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WU55 YAH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,988 mi
Last recorded113,988 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YAH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 113,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

check rear pads suspect low

offside front brake disc backing plate corroded

offside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

rear wiper blade missing

bonnet safety catch siezed

Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,804 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

check rear pads suspect low

offside front brake disc backing plate corroded

offside rear parking brake efficiency reading low

rear wiper blade missing

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 10 Oct 2015 106,282 miles

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

FRONT WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DEVOID OF TREAD OUTSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,577 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

slight binding nearside front wheel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads wearing low

offside front brake backing plate corroded

bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position

Fail 6 Oct 2014 97,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front brake backing plate corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

slight binding nearside front wheel

bonnet safety catch siezed in the open position

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 4 Oct 2013 89,944 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 10 Oct 2012 83,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 71,495 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bonnet saftey catch stiff

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,259 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,978 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 47,146 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 46,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,183 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)

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped in tread.

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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 YAH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

WU55 YAH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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