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WR55 MPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,837 mi
Last recorded120,837 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 120,837 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 120,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 114,225 miles

Both front brake back plates slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 108,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Front tyre valve slightly perished

bonnet safety catch stiff

Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre valve slightly perished

Offside Front tyre valve slightly perished

bonnet safety catch stiff

oil leak from sump

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 99,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 93,407 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,327 miles

****** coolant very low *******

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 82,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

****** coolant very low *******

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 72,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,562 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2008 44,207 miles

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

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 MPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MPO, 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 WR55 MPO registered?

WR55 MPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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