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WJ05 RCY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,214 mi
Last recorded71,214 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,214 miles

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,017 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED BUT CHORDS NOT EXSPOSED

Fail 18 Apr 2018 67,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED BUT CHORDS NOT EXSPOSED

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,152 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 65,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake disc condishion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,177 miles

battery held in by zip ties

Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery held in by zip ties

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,834 miles

all road wheels slight distortion

battery slight insecureity

both front tyres cut on side walls not through to cords

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,834 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

all road wheels slight distortion

battery slight insecureity

both front tyres cut on side walls not through to cords

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,030 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,030 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,661 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 37,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battary loose

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,618 miles

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

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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WJ05 RCY 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 63.2%.

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 RCY, 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 WJ05 RCY registered?

WJ05 RCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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