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WR55 WPY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,925 mi
Last recorded68,925 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 WPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,925 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 68,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,939 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,296 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,927 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 49,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,070 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see clearly rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wash bottle topped up. Fluid container leaking. (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see clearly rear pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,638 miles

Nearside Rear Slightly noisey

Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,526 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,933 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,303 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 16,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 11,548 miles

oil level is getting low

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 WPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

WR55 WPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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