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LS05 WTK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,359 mi
Last recorded92,359 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 WTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 92,359 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 92,359 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Oil leak

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 8 Jun 2013 83,845 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 71,047 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 71,047 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,441 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 58,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 47,152 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,595 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 24,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,478 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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LS05 WTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LS05 WTK, 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 LS05 WTK registered?

LS05 WTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is LS05 WTK safe to buy?

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