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WV55 LGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,079 mi
Last recorded80,079 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,079 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 73,439 miles

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

front tyres part worn & perished.

rear tyres perished.

some leakage from exhaust front/flexy sections.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front tyres part worn & perished.

rear tyres perished.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,331 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2014 57,425 miles

snow tyre fitted to offside front only

Fail 21 Mar 2014 57,400 miles

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

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

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

snow tyre fitted to offside front only

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,668 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,647 miles

INNER FACE OF REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED AND UNEVENLY WEARING

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR

Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,647 miles

INNER FACE OF REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED AND UNEVENLY WEARING

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR

Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,966 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 19,966 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

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

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