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WL05 HXG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 HXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 56,184 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp repair poor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle in poor condition/caliper mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 56,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear nr fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe/centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle in poor condition/caliper mounting area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 50,876 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 50,815 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,091 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 48,087 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,025 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

n/s/r,o/s/r brake back plates corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 44,021 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

n/s/r,o/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,107 miles

underbody corroded

wheels stiff to turn by hand

Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,091 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember very weak (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,777 miles

underbody starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 32,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 30,337 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking up almost to cords

Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,394 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking up almost to cords

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,761 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 18,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 12,161 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 9,529 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 HXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXG, 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 HXG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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