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WG05 UKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,986 mi
Last recorded91,986 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 UKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,986 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 91,850 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,741 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 83,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,613 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 60,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,036 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise hand brake ratchet

Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 55,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened to rear hose (3.6.A.3)

Offside 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper end (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2015 53,872 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 48,725 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 43,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

bonnet safety catch was siezed - now lubricated and free

offside front ABS sensor ring rusty and appears to be cracked but secure

Pass 9 May 2013 43,476 miles

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

bonnet safety catch was siezed - now lubricated and free

offside front ABS sensor ring rusty and appears to be cracked but secure

Pass 10 May 2012 38,128 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch was siezed - now lubricated and free

Fail 10 May 2012 38,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch was siezed - now lubricated and free

Pass 7 May 2011 32,371 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,412 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,733 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 18,733 miles

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

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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WG05 UKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG05 UKO, 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 WG05 UKO registered?

WG05 UKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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