MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,216 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner edge destorted
Offside Front slight play top strut mount
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear inner edge destorted
Offside Front slight play top strut mount
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165.60x14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear foot brake and parking brake efficiences slightly low
Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety-catch seized (8.4.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear foot brake and parking brake efficiences slightly low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre deteriorated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
offside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated
offside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV55 GWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 WV55 GWU, 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 GWU registered?
WV55 GWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 October 2005.
Is WV55 GWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WV55 GWU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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