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MF05 WFM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,179 mi
Last recorded92,179 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 WFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 92,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 85,212 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pickup ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 85,212 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged nearside front pick up ring split (1.6 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 85,179 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged nearside front pick up ring split (1.6 (e))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,874 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Jun 2020 82,905 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 82,887 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,043 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 81,042 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to burst pipe (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant tank empty

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front abs ring corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 78,907 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front abs ring corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,096 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,265 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 74,164 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn low and perished.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,571 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,711 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear but not to exess.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear but not to exess.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 63,322 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 63,315 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,424 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,867 miles

check the brake pads

exhaust rusry in places

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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MF05 WFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MF05 WFM, 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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MF05 WFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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