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WR55 ESU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,328 mi
Last recorded83,328 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 ESU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 83,328 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,996 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 65,528 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 65,035 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 65,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 64,383 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2015 71,286 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 63,701 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 61,377 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 21 May 2012 53,950 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/r & o/s/r tyre sidewalls deterioated

Fail 12 Nov 2010 39,915 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f&o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2010 39,915 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f&o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,836 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 27,074 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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WR55 ESU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WR55 ESU, 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 ESU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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