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WR55 WRA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 WRA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 89,519 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 89,482 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 87,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,063 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 85,063 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 82,927 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,807 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 77,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,516 miles

n/s/r reg lamp not working

Fail 11 Nov 2019 74,487 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance 35% o/s/f lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r reg lamp not working

Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,578 miles

n./s/r reg lamp not working

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,578 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/j cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f cover soplit (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n./s/r reg lamp not working

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,471 miles

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 67,454 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven front brake imbalance 35% o/s/f slow (3.7.B.2)

front discs slightly worn

o/s/f inner brake pads slightly low

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,038 miles

advise osf top suspension mount worn . advise osr tyre split and perished advise replacment

Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,398 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2015 60,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 54,178 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,531 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,603 miles

o/s/f lower arm ball joint boot split.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 42,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,051 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,786 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,881 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 WRA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

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

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