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PX05 WBU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,824 mi
Last recorded40,824 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 40,495 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic wheel trims fitted all four , not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,173 miles

exhaust system corroded but no leaks

Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded but no leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into calliper, (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules into calliper, (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch, (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 35,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,912 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 33,567 miles

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

o.s.r tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,140 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,568 miles

both rear tyre slight cracks caused by perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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 WBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PX05 WBU, 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 PX05 WBU registered?

PX05 WBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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