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WR55 ETD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,510 mi
Last recorded86,510 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 86,510 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 86,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both front side repeaters showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure egg in tyre, 3mm of tread left and cracking on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 3mm but bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 75,839 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, clamp, (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss oil filter, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, splitting, (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, small cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 75,839 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, clamp, (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss oil filter, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides, splitting, (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, small cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,326 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 59,325 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,359 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 55,346 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 54,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,754 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 49,615 miles

Front tyres deteriorating in tread area

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,574 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front tyres deteriorating in tread area

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,514 miles

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

front tyres wearing edge

slight bind rear brake o/s/r

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,641 miles

nearside rear inner brake pad damp no visable leaks

Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 37,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,837 miles

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

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

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Fail 1 Dec 2008 16,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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 ETD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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