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WN55 UGL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,305 mi
Last recorded53,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 UGL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,681 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 45,681 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 41,431 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 41,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,908 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 40,413 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,197 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,827 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 30,827 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 23,438 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WN55 UGL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN55 UGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WN55 UGL registered?

WN55 UGL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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