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KD05 WHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,159 mi
Last recorded91,159 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 WHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 91,159 miles

oil light flickered on during test

Fail 25 Mar 2019 91,159 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil light flickered on during test

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus low on inner edge. 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus bald on inner edge. 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 83,811 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus low on inner edge. 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus bald on inner edge. 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

oil level below min.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 77,655 miles

Nearside Rear tyre screw in center tread

parking brake lazy 19%

Fail 30 Mar 2017 77,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre screw in center tread

parking brake lazy 19%

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight binding felt n/s/r wheel

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,128 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,579 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 38,579 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,178 miles

front top mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,946 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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KD05 WHE 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 KD05 WHE, 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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KD05 WHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KD05 WHE safe to buy?

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