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WU55 LFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,529 mi
Last recorded33,529 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 LFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 33,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 31,408 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 29,609 miles

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

oil level high

Fail 17 May 2013 29,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil level high

Pass 23 Dec 2011 25,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 22,183 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 15,445 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 15,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 7,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 7,302 miles

Nearside 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)

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 LFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

WU55 LFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WU55 LFP safe to buy?

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