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MK05 WEP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,002 mi
Last recorded162,002 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 WEP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 162,002 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 161,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 148,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 148,766 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 137,363 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 137,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,099 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 125,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,648 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,696 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,129 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer fouling on suspension component

Pass 18 Aug 2017 98,937 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,893 miles

front and rear reg plate start to delaminate

rear wiper blade required - rear brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls

some wear/play both front top suspension mount/bearings

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,568 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM (ADVISE ATTENSION)

rear reg plate start to delaminate = rear wiper blade required = slight leak o/s/f outer c.v gaitor = some wear/play both front top strut mounts

Fail 28 Jul 2015 76,568 miles

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM (ADVISE ATTENSION)

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

rear reg plate start to delaminate = rear wiper blade required = slight leak o/s/f outer c.v gaitor = some wear/play both front top strut mounts

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 69,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,294 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,907 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 53,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,952 miles

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged and slightly bulged

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,802 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,281 miles

24% imbalance on front breaks

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 WEP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MK05 WEP, 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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MK05 WEP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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