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PL05 WLG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,026 mi
Last recorded86,026 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WLG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing and clutch heavy

osr lamp damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount worn has lift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 84,313 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 79,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front + rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 79,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front + rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 77,597 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low

Fail 24 May 2018 77,597 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake low

Pass 19 May 2017 75,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2017 75,539 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper lever (3.5.1k)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 71,117 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal brake pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brakes require attention

Pass 1 May 2015 66,004 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged but not likely to be missred

nail in offside rear tyre and badly cracked and perrished

nearside front tyre cracking and wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre badly cracked and perrished

nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

offside front tyre cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 60,992 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 60,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 55,853 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 55,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 May 2012 51,405 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 51,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 47,699 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 25 May 2010 43,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2009 38,671 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 38,671 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,724 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 31,691 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PL05 WLG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PL05 WLG, 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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PL05 WLG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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