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KM05 WDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 WDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 116,103 miles

Brake fluid very dark

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2020 116,103 miles

Nearside Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid very dark

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 112,283 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 112,281 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 109,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 109,185 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perishing on edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2017 107,323 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 107,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 99,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

belts noisy

Fail 24 Jun 2016 99,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

belts noisy

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,424 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 83,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,539 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edges

slight play in nearside front top suspension leg mount

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 52,378 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 42,545 miles

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

rear brake balance

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,545 miles

rear brake balance

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,017 miles

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,446 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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KM05 WDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM05 WDX, 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 KM05 WDX registered?

KM05 WDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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