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KW05 XWT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,447 mi
Last recorded77,447 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,447 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 68,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 63,737 miles

Nearside Front ABS Ring Broken

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 63,737 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front ABS Ring Broken

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

Pass 24 May 2017 58,090 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

Fail 24 May 2017 58,090 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

Pass 19 May 2016 52,378 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 52,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink boot (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 46,159 miles

nsf tyre worn

Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,050 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre worn

Pass 21 May 2014 40,731 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2014 40,610 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 28 May 2013 35,572 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall and worn on edges

Pass 11 May 2012 30,989 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight damaged to sidewall

Pass 16 May 2011 26,814 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 26,814 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s rear tyre badly perished on outside wall

Pass 25 May 2010 22,173 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 13,038 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 XWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 KW05 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

KW05 XWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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