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WG05 UKR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,276 mi
Last recorded43,276 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 UKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 43,276 miles

rattle shim loose nearside rear brake

tightness in offside rear brake

Fail 26 Apr 2010 42,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Dec 2008 27,785 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front door handle & lock damaged

Nearside front door window frame damaged/distorted

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 27,785 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside front door handle & lock damaged

Nearside front door window frame damaged/distorted

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 UKR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UKR, 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 UKR registered?

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

Is WG05 UKR safe to buy?

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Does WG05 UKR have outstanding finance?

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