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HX05 WCN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,836 mi
Last recorded83,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 WCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,836 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some damage to n/s step sill

Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,169 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

n/s/wiper split

some damage o/s/f wheel rim

some noise from front suspension

Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,282 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

some noise front suspension

Fail 9 Jan 2017 73,282 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre cut in outer sidewall

some noise front suspension

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,858 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 68,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,459 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2012 64,404 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2012 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth

rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,002 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 48,185 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,967 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,125 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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HX05 WCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HX05 WCN, 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 HX05 WCN registered?

HX05 WCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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