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MV05 WRU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,854 mi
Last recorded90,854 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 WRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 83,844 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 83,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner has cracking to the sidewall

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

Offside Rear Inner has cracking to the sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 73,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 22,652 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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MV05 WRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MV05 WRU, 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 MV05 WRU registered?

MV05 WRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MV05 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 WRU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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