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MV05 WSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,246 mi
Last recorded86,246 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 WSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,246 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

oil loss at front of engine

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak engine ()

oil loss at front of engine

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,542 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 77,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,399 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 72,399 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 66,023 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 66,021 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 57,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,325 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,325 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,509 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 35,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,951 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,367 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 WSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MV05 WSK, 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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MV05 WSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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