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WU55 LDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,944 mi
Last recorded104,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 LDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 104,944 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 104,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,557 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracks appearing

Nearside Rear disc dust plate corroded

Offside Front top suspension mounting has slight play

Offside Rear brake disc dust plate missing

n/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

o/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

surface corrosion in boot n/s

Pass 25 Jun 2020 93,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion in various places

Fail 18 Jun 2020 92,744 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Jun 2019 81,230 miles

offside rear disc has got hot

Pass 27 Jun 2018 74,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Nearside mirror damaged, but has no sharp edges

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,584 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 47,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 43,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,679 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 39,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,439 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,938 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 28,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,161 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,939 miles

strongly advise n/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge +o/s/f tyre close to legal limit wiper blades wearing

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 LDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LDY, 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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WU55 LDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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