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MW54 UBZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 UBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2018 91,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,365 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 85,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust flexi pipe seriously weakened. (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes slightly sticking ( needs cleaning and greasing.

Power steering fluid cap missing.

heavy oil leak.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has a small cut

Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,814 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre perished advise replacement asap

Fail 21 Jun 2013 71,812 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s rear tyre perished advise replacement asap

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,557 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 64,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,104 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

rear wiper split

slight play in offside front balljoint

Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

exhaust heavily corroded

rear wiper split

slight play in offside front balljoint

Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,245 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear brake pads getting very low

Fail 8 Jun 2010 52,245 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

offside and nearside rear brake pads getting very low

Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,351 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 19 Jan 2008 73,802 miles

2 front tyres just legal

o/s/r tyre low

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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MW54 UBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW54 UBZ, 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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MW54 UBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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