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PX05 WKZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,352 mi
Last recorded79,352 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,352 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 79,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front jets inoperative (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 79,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side No effort at BOTH rear brakes (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH INNER SILL AT REAR 30CMS OF REAR AXLE MOUNTING POINTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Door bottom in poorcondition

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,759 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault LAMPS ON !!!!! (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,132 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,131 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill 30cbs of rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,648 miles

All brake pipes in poor condition

Fail 15 Jan 2020 68,643 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

All brake pipes in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2019 65,207 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 65,207 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 61,679 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 61,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH front (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,780 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 57,589 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH FRONT (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2015 49,007 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,254 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 43,254 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 41,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 40,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,855 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,407 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 26,580 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 WKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PX05 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

PX05 WKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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