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W29 EVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,293 mi
Last recorded108,293 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW29 EVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 108,293 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,379 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,743 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2022 73,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,077 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi deterioating

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top mount has slight movement

Pass 1 Apr 2020 60,483 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower control arms dust covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Monitor tread depths of both front out edges of tyres

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 42,233 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to view

Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,620 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,343 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 17,962 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 17,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,498 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 12,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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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W29 EVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W29 EVA, 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 W29 EVA registered?

W29 EVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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