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WV55 XVR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,464 mi
Last recorded55,464 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 55,464 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 55,462 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,779 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 54,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,798 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Slight corrosion around rear axle bush mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Close to axle bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,534 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 51,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has small flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top strut bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has small flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top strut bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,717 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,606 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 41,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,302 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 29,216 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 29,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,162 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,911 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 XVR 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 85.7%.

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 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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

WV55 XVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is WV55 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV55 XVR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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