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WM05 DDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,401 mi
Last recorded67,401 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 67,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Pass 11 May 2015 65,194 miles

front exhaust worn

Pass 27 May 2014 62,569 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 61,669 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 60,458 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 57,044 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 May 2011 51,718 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2010 42,046 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 31,009 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,394 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,854 miles

the nearside rear of vehicle has been repaired to a low standard

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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WM05 DDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WM05 DDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM05 DDY registered?

WM05 DDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is WM05 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 DDY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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