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WV55 GWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,455 mi
Last recorded75,455 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 GWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 75,455 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 75,354 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 74,062 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 72,286 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 72,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 70,611 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,860 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 68,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,124 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 67,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,589 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 65,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,006 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 46,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 45,779 miles

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

front no plate damage

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 43,771 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 42,086 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2009 39,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,408 miles

front number plate badly cracked

nearside rear lens broken fog light bulb removed

Fail 19 Nov 2008 35,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate badly cracked

wheel alighnment required

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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WV55 GWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV55 GWK, 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 WV55 GWK registered?

WV55 GWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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