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WR55 WPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 WPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,936 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,332 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,913 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 64,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,826 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 58,281 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Brake almost inoperative on this side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads close to wear limit indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Front brake pads near to wear limit indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend tyre replaced very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,767 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 47,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 32,048 miles

front brakes out of balance

Pass 23 May 2015 30,697 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 25,826 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 25,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 21,350 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,817 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 17,817 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 13,805 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 8,985 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 7,190 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 WPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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