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PX05 WBT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,728 mi
Last recorded51,728 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WBT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,728 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated second catch seized (8.4.2)

Front Lower radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,727 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated second catch seized (8.4.2)

Front Lower radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,114 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 37,533 miles

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm -2mm on edges

rear brake discs slightly corrodded

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Mar 2013 37,533 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm -2mm on edges

rear brake discs slightly corrodded

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,478 miles

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Mar 2012 33,478 miles

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

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,877 miles

rear brake pads low

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,479 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,372 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,372 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,079 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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PX05 WBT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PX05 WBT, 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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PX05 WBT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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