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MM05 WLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,375 mi
Last recorded110,375 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 WLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 110,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 107,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 102,364 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2012 102,351 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front no plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/front lower suspension arm corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 56,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,319 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 73,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,778 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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MM05 WLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM05 WLX, 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 MM05 WLX registered?

MM05 WLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is MM05 WLX safe to buy?

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