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FY05 WCP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,788 mi
Last recorded49,788 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 49,788 miles

abs rings corroded

brake back plates corroded

n/s rear tyre on limit and perished

o/s front tyre worn on edge

rear springs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,514 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s front and rear tyres close to limit

Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s front and rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,294 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 39,423 miles

O/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 37,582 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft seal slight leak

o/f/f top shock absorber bush slight play

Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,566 miles

Centre Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f inner drive shaft seal slight leak

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi slight corrsion

o/f/f top shock absorber bush slight play

o/s/f wheel slight binding

o/s/r brake pipe to flexi slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre slight cracking inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,242 miles

rear tyres close to wear bands, rear flexi hose metal pipe slight corrosion.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,566 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,111 miles

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

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 WCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 WCP registered?

FY05 WCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is FY05 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 WCP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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