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WL54 KXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 KXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all braqke pads are approx 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all rear seat belts are slow to retract

rear wiper arm is missing

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,322 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear showing slight signs of brake fluid on back off pads

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 26 Feb 2020 84,322 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged seat belt webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear showing slight signs of brake fluid on back off pads

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 25 Feb 2019 73,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt is slow to retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear offside and nearside rear seat belts are slow to retract

Fail 25 Feb 2019 73,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt is slow to retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear offside and nearside rear seat belts are slow to retract

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal rubber deteriating

osf nsf headlamp lenses crazed

osf osr nsr seat belts slow to respond

osf seat belt deteriating and starting to fray

osf tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage 165/60/14

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced polished headlamp lense on test (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper arm is missing

brake pedal rubber is worn

Fail 24 Feb 2017 53,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage 165/60/14

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced polished lense on test (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced polished headlamp lense on test (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper arm is missing

brake pedal rubber is worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,906 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fluid topped up (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,417 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front brake pads worn

osr tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 20,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,485 miles

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 16 Feb 2012 18,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 22 Feb 2011 17,389 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 16,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,397 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 11,136 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)

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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WL54 KXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL54 KXX, 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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WL54 KXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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