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LS05 WTX

2005 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,778 mi
Last recorded50,778 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 WTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,778 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 49,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,102 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 46,943 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 44,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,849 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 43,849 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light is on

engine oil exceeding the level

Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,021 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside badley advice alignment.

Pass 14 Aug 2010 39,035 miles

front tyres wearing inside.

Fail 14 Aug 2010 39,035 miles

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

front tyres wearing inside.

Fail 7 Aug 2009 35,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,360 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,368 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 WTX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

LS05 WTX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LS05 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 WTX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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