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WA05 NDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,049 mi
Last recorded90,049 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 90,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 May 2017 90,049 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,133 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front.D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake discs lipped worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged On outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has slightly damaged on outer side wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged On outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside and offside front.D. bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear brake discs lipped worn but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged On outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8.mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has slightly damaged on outer side wall

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged On outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,782 miles

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

damage to offside rear light cluster

unable to see rear brake pads clearly for inspection

Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,782 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside rear light cluster

unable to see rear brake pads clearly for inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2014 79,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,891 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 73,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 54,945 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 54,900 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,876 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,693 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,693 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,575 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,575 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,181 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WA05 NDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NDU, 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 NDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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