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WL05 NLF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,124 mi
Last recorded78,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 NLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,124 miles

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

wing mirrors tempery repaired

Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,923 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 70,653 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,147 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,619 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 62,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

most body panels damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2012 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

165/60x14

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on,indicating fault

most body panels damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,170 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 58,170 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,623 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,548 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,958 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2008 36,426 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 NLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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