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MK05 WDP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 WDP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,010 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,010 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 58,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear axle corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 52,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 52,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 50,982 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 47,818 miles

both abs rings heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2019 43,641 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 39,954 miles

Front Lower Oil leak Slight ()

Nearside Rear Slight binding on brakes

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn edge

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

Rear Wiper blade rubber split

Pass 30 Jan 2017 36,972 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,595 miles

Centre Rear Middle top stop light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,166 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 25,195 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 23,557 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,429 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perisshing outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2012 21,429 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perisshing outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,383 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front top strut mounting has large amount of play but does not effect steering or braking

oil leak noted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,860 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 16,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,757 miles

offside front tyre on wear limit & bald inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 10,668 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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MK05 WDP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK05 WDP, 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 MK05 WDP registered?

MK05 WDP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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