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WR55 WRG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 WRG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 65,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet safety catch not functioning as intended

Pass 15 May 2020 53,207 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Fail 13 May 2020 53,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 47,186 miles

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

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn , dragging

Fail 7 Dec 2018 47,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn , dragging

Pass 25 Nov 2017 40,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2017 40,207 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level warning light flashes on and off (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,771 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 23,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 18,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2011 16,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 14,002 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,434 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 8,180 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 WRG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRG, 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 WRG registered?

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

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