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WK55 ZWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,317 mi
Last recorded113,317 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 ZWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,317 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/s/r sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/r sub-frame attachment bracket / mounting corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wiper in-op

Slight play in both McPherson strut top mounts

Suspension components corroded and under vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2018 113,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER BALL JOINT. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK BOOT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AXLE BEAM (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR ALLOY WHEEL DAMAGE.

ADVISE REAR WIPER NOT WORKING

ADVISE UNDERNEATH COMPOUNTS RUSTY.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear disc backing plate missing/corroded

driver washer jets poor operation

n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake cable mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 98,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blow from centre and rear joint sections (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear disc backing plate missing/corroded

driver washer jets poor operation

n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake cable mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,077 miles

Hand brake cable brackets corroded but secure

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Washer poor output

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,057 miles

ADVISE REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES PERISHED.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 82,057 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

ADVISE REAR AXLE BEAM BUSHES PERISHED.

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake disc back plates corroding away

Fail 4 Nov 2013 73,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear brake disc back plates corroding away

Pass 2 Nov 2012 65,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,195 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 58,803 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,769 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 48,446 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 48,345 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs in poor condition (glazed)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,128 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,135 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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WK55 ZWM 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 WK55 ZWM, 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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WK55 ZWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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