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WA05 ACY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 ACY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 105,700 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 105,478 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 98,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 98,247 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,691 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 89,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 82,106 miles

Front bumper loose but secure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,916 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 69,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,816 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

tracking check required

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,054 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

tracking check and adjust

Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,414 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 52,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,304 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 36,304 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,784 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,551 miles

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

Some cracking in sidewalls of both rear tyres.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 11,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,746 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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WA05 ACY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WA05 ACY, 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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WA05 ACY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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