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KW05 UWA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,654 mi
Last recorded102,654 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 UWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,654 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 102,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,773 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 93,773 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Dec 2016 83,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,896 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,842 miles

handbrake effort low

slight binding n/s/r brakes

Fail 3 Dec 2014 51,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,619 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 48,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,384 miles

Nearside 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 13 Apr 2012 36,189 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,112 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 16,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,118 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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KW05 UWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KW05 UWA, 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 KW05 UWA registered?

KW05 UWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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