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WU55 FJA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,185 mi
Last recorded40,185 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 FJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 40,185 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 33,041 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 33,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,063 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 29,062 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 25,155 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,944 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2012 20,944 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,313 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread but not to cords

Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,738 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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WU55 FJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU55 FJA, 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 WU55 FJA registered?

WU55 FJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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