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WL05 DZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,925 mi
Last recorded52,925 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 DZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 52,925 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 52,630 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 45,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 45,619 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,326 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 42,326 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 42,269 miles

All four tyres perished

Fail 16 Dec 2021 42,265 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

All four tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2020 41,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,176 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,988 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 38,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,049 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,743 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)

both rear tyres fatigued, the inner walls are worst = splits

centre brake light not working

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls perrished

Pass 15 Jun 2012
Fail 14 Jun 2012 23,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,803 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all flexi feralls covered in grease

Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,474 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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Jun 2009 13,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,766 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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WL05 DZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WL05 DZE, 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 WL05 DZE registered?

WL05 DZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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