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WM05 FRO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,645 mi
Last recorded115,645 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 FRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2017 115,645 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,634 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 109,634 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 98,804 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 98,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 95,541 miles

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,971 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,563 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 35,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,152 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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WM05 FRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WM05 FRO, 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 WM05 FRO registered?

WM05 FRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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