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WU55 LHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,726 mi
Last recorded130,726 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,726 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low

Pass 11 Dec 2019 124,691 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 124,573 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,722 miles

Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 111,659 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edges

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 102,559 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 102,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,087 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 95,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,553 miles

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

Offside Front minor brake bind

Fail 13 Nov 2015 88,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front minor brake bind

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres near limits

both rear tyres pershing

wipers weak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust knocking against petol tank heat shield

front brake discs corroded and weakend

nsf wiper slightly split

nsr tyre has a cut close to ply / cords

osf metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

osf tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Fail 18 Nov 2013 76,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust knocking against petol tank heat shield

front brake discs corroded and weakend

nsf wiper slightly split

nsr tyre has a cut close to ply / cords

osf metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

osf tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,552 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 55,055 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,816 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 29,162 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 LHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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