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WV55 LGG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,236 mi
Last recorded61,236 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 LGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 61,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,357 miles

front suspension upper top mountings slight play

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,704 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 58,698 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,817 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

slight perishing to nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,339 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Rear tyres perishing.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 56,339 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

N/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,940 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 44,643 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,012 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 40,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 38,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 35,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 4,207 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 LGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LGG, 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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WV55 LGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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