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WL05 DYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,584 mi
Last recorded105,584 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 DYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 105,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front arb bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front one washer jet inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,920 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside front weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 100,920 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside front weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated joint pinholed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated joint pinholed and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 91,657 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight lift

handbrake long

Fail 12 Feb 2020 91,657 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight lift

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake long

Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyre walls perishing

engine oil low

handbrake long

Fail 14 Feb 2019 85,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

both rear tyre walls perishing

engine oil low

handbrake long

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,197 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 82,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 76,390 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear visual check only (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt a little slow to retract

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 16 Feb 2017 76,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded twin pipes leading to n/s and o/s/r flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear visual check only (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt a little slow to retract

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,721 miles

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Fail 16 Feb 2016 68,721 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,161 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 61,161 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME SURFACE RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,792 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre - Old 2006 and cracking around outer edge of tread

Screen washers - Poor operation

Fail 26 Feb 2013 42,792 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre - Old 2006 and cracking around outer edge of tread

Screen washers - Poor operation

Pass 24 Feb 2012 34,413 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,696 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 26,696 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,600 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 13,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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WL05 DYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WL05 DYP, 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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WL05 DYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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