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WM05 LUL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,955 mi
Last recorded54,955 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 LUL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 54,955 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 54,951 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 54,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 26,649 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 26,649 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,876 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 20,876 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 12,770 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 11,981 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 11,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 LUL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

WM05 LUL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is WM05 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 LUL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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