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WU55 YVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

65,533 mi
Last recorded65,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 65,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,626 miles

Both top strut mounts have slight play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front top strut mount worn slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2021 63,808 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s and n/s front top strut mount worn slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2020 62,408 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake leaver has slightly excessive free play

Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,450 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to visually inspect front and rear pads.

n/s/r caliper slightly damp around pivot point.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,947 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber damp (possibly has slight leak)

both front top strut mounts worn/ have slight movement

Fail 11 Jan 2018 59,947 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber damp (possibly has slight leak)

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

both front top strut mounts worn/ have slight movement

Pass 18 Jan 2017 58,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

high level brake lamp inoperative

offside rear shock damp

Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,467 miles

high level brake lamp in/op but possibly not wired in

Fail 27 Jan 2016 54,467 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp in/op but possibly not wired in

Pass 7 Jan 2015 50,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 50,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,464 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 44,660 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 44,660 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,821 miles

offside rear light cracked

play in offside top strut mount

Fail 9 Nov 2010 31,420 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside front wing accident damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,420 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

offside front wing accident damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,400 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,880 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

WU55 YVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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