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WA05 HYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 HYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 92,039 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 92,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 87,935 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 84,629 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,929 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 68,032 miles

Clutch peddle sticking

Offside Front (A) pillar damaged

Fail 9 May 2016 68,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Clutch peddle sticking

Offside Front (A) pillar damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,378 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front top mount

Pass 12 May 2014 57,139 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2013 50,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 50,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 40,539 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm & devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2011 34,585 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 11 May 2011 34,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 May 2010 30,189 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,278 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 HYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HYZ, 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 HYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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