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WV55 GWP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,466 mi
Last recorded49,466 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 GWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,466 miles

Advise front exhaust flexi joint worn

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 47,006 miles

slight wear front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 7 Sep 2023 44,531 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 44,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,160 miles

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

Offside Parking brake performance slightly low

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 37,271 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,980 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 34,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 30,318 miles

Both rear tyres have multiple deep cracks,not as yet exposing cord or ply

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,665 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,910 miles

Nearside Front Starting to get low outside edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,076 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,437 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,772 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 16,591 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,924 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,687 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,047 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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WV55 GWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WV55 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

WV55 GWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is WV55 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 GWP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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