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WU55 YVX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,940 mi
Last recorded65,940 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 YVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 65,940 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 55,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside and suspension has some corrosion commensurate with having been stood for a period of time

Pass 20 Jul 2023 55,815 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,667 miles

All underbody and components slight corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 55,667 miles

All underbody and components slight corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 55,649 miles

all discs have slight rust

hand on limit

slight play in top strut mountings

Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,044 miles

most brake pipes have some rust

Pass 24 Nov 2017 54,435 miles

Offside Front brake pipes have some corosion

Offside Rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2017 54,432 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake pipes have some corosion

Offside Rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Offside Rear pads low

Pass 21 Nov 2016 53,291 miles

o/s/r brake disc (inner face) has only ONE THIRD pad contact

Fail 21 Nov 2016 53,291 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc (inner face) has only ONE THIRD pad contact

Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,063 miles

front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2015 51,063 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,482 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 49,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,053 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,281 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,647 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 33,614 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,394 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 YVX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

WU55 YVX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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