MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge and in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but preventing dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but preventing dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring broken but abs light not iluminated (3.4.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring broken but abs light not iluminated (3.4.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine oil low
165x65x14 tyres front 165x60x14 tyres rear
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front pads worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both rear discs corroded inner face
o/s front tyre just legal bald inner edge
suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both rear discs corroded inner face
o/s front tyre just legal bald inner edge
suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside rear tyre is badly cracking
offside rear tyre tread is cacking
rear brake discs are pitted
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)
engine management light is on
nearside rear tyre is badly cracking
offside rear tyre tread is cacking
rear brake discs are pitted
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres well worn
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres well worn
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ05 FHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 WJ05 FHV, 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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WJ05 FHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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