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KW05 VVS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,381 mi
Last recorded116,381 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 VVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 116,381 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot gaiter slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished, tyre down to 2.5 mm, heavy worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot gaiter slightly damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, pads down to 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 116,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot gaiter slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre perished, tyre down to 2.5 mm, heavy worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot gaiter slightly damaged

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join clamp area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, pads down to 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 113,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 110,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Park brake effort is close to minimum

Pass 13 Jul 2020 108,235 miles

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Pass 3 Aug 2019 101,949 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Wheel covers fitted not allowing view to brake pads.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,640 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 92,624 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 92,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,966 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 88,959 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,241 miles

NSF Tyre Worn Outside Edge

OSR Tyre Perished

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,991 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 72,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split on end

Pass 12 Jul 2013 72,695 miles

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

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

rear wiper split on end

Pass 3 Aug 2012 70,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,602 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking & perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracking & perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,638 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 6 Jul 2010 59,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,955 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,696 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 VVS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 KW05 VVS, 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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KW05 VVS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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