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WG54 ERX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,240 mi
Last recorded77,240 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 ERX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 77,240 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 77,238 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisior (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring on driveshaft (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 76,477 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 64,813 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 53,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 47,820 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 47,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

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

N/s repeater lens missing

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s front tyre worn

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2013 30,933 miles

Cracks on Rear both tyres

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 30,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Cracks on Rear both tyres

Cracks on front both tyres

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,534 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Oct 2012 23,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,095 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 17,953 miles

n/s/f wiper has slight tear on end

Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,333 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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WG54 ERX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG54 ERX, 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 WG54 ERX registered?

WG54 ERX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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