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WR55 EOD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,692 mi
Last recorded106,692 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EOD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 106,692 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front seat base bolt brackets slightly corroded

underside components corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2018 106,691 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury OSF wind deflector (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front seat base bolt brackets slightly corroded

underside components corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

EML warning light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre, worn inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,874 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (3.7.B.5b)

EML warning light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre, worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 102,662 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt end link (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre, worn slightly on edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 102,662 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s front inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt end link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f tyre, worn slightly on edge

o/s/f brake binding slightly,, recommend check

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. recommend check (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,, 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

high level brake light not working

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,686 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front centre d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. recommend check (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge,, 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

high level brake light not working

recommend check tyre pressures and steering track

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,740 miles

3rd stop lamp not working

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 92,608 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

third stop light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,118 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,370 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 61,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 46,772 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 31,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WR55 EOD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR55 EOD, 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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WR55 EOD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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