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MW54 UCJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 88,751 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 88,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 72,771 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 72,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,540 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 64,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2010 55,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 55,727 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Jan 2009 44,144 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL'S STARTING TO CRACK.

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,144 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL'S STARTING TO CRACK.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 30,704 miles

signs of tracking wear across front tyres

Fail 12 Jan 2008 30,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

signs of tracking wear across front tyres

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 UCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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