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FY05 WCK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,198 mi
Last recorded91,198 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WCK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,198 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,951 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 79,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear brake discs badly scorred and corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2016 71,809 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 7 Oct 2016 71,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high very high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK (IN AREA OF FILTER)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

n/s headlamp aim adjusted @ time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,350 miles

All four tyres wearing badly on outer tread areas and 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 18 Sep 2015 60,350 miles

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

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

All four tyres wearing badly on outer tread areas and 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Oct 2014 51,976 miles

n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,610 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyres, cracking to outer tread areas.

n/s rear brake binding slightly. brake service reccomended.

Fail 20 Sep 2011 20,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front and n/s rear tyres, cracking to outer tread areas.

n/s rear brake binding slightly. brake service reccomended.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,103 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 10,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 7,805 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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FY05 WCK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY05 WCK, 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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FY05 WCK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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