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KW05 VWB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

31,129 mi
Last recorded31,129 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 VWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 29,376 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses to calipers ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 29,376 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer joint boot hold and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim damaged sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses to calipers ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front now set to 32 psi (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 28,321 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn leg top mount worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel trim damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,260 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroding at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play o/s front leg top mount

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,165 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

power steering over filled

suggest tracking check

Fail 1 Sep 2016 26,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished inner / outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split inner / outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

power steering over filled

suggest tracking check

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,626 miles

Centre suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroded at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perished inner wall

power steering oil leak been over filled

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,964 miles

suggest tracking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 22,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

suggest tracking

Pass 2 Sep 2013 21,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing

front discs worn

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Fail 2 Sep 2013 21,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

front discs worn

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Fail 25 Aug 2012 19,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 19,131 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,417 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 17,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 15,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,063 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 VWB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

KW05 VWB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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