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DS05 WTJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,658 mi
Last recorded58,658 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 WTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 58,658 miles

n/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and wearing on outter edge, but no cords exposed

n/s rear wheel buckled slightly

o/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,658 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s front tyre tread bald on inner edge and wearing on outter edge, but no cords exposed

n/s rear handbrake lever arm not moving

n/s rear wheel buckled slightly

o/s front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,329 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 44,329 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,373 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,733 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades split.

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,563 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 22,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,397 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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DS05 WTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS05 WTJ, 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 DS05 WTJ registered?

DS05 WTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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