MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear parking brake low
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear parking brake low
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)
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)
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
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
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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?
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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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What year was PL05 WLG registered?
PL05 WLG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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