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WR55 WRD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,746 mi
Last recorded102,746 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front radiator crossmember corroded and hold

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,746 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front radiator crossmember corroded and hold

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Slight play in front strut top mounts/bearings

Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,417 miles

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2019 98,417 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Spring corroded and play in top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,816 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 91,675 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,162 miles

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

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

Secondary bonnet retaining device not working

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,431 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight deteriation rear number plate

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,404 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 76,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

offside wiper split at edges

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,140 miles

advise nearside and offside rear tyres deteriated outer side wall

advise nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,279 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 60,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,640 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 52,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,736 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 45,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 WRD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

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

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