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WU55 YVS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' couple of fine marks on screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,239 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,762 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,761 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,078 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 55,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,517 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,972 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 YVS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU55 YVS registered?

WU55 YVS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is WU55 YVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 YVS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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