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MW54 UCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,419 mi
Last recorded49,419 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 UCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 49,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 49,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top Mount Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top Mount Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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 27 Aug 2022 34,451 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 34,451 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount slight play

Offside Front wiper insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 17,643 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 17,518 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 16,811 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 15,348 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 14,027 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 14,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 12,599 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 11,138 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 11,138 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 9,598 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 7,991 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 6,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 5,288 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 4,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 3,253 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 2,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 2,085 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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MW54 UCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MW54 UCA, 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 MW54 UCA registered?

MW54 UCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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