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KB05 WUW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 WUW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 92,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 92,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 85,936 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2022 80,054 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2022 80,054 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 73,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault temp repair only (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 67,612 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,450 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 58,700 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 56,463 miles

airbag light not on at time of retest

Fail 9 Jun 2016 56,463 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,242 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 54,242 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,695 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,110 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,487 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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KB05 WUW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KB05 WUW, 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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KB05 WUW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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