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WN05 HLA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,910 mi
Last recorded140,910 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 HLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 140,910 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads difficult to inspect.

Front discs corroded.

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear (stepped) on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn badly (stepped) on inner edge.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 140,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front and rear brake pads difficult to inspect.

Front discs corroded.

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear discs corroded.

n/s/r tyre beginning to wear (stepped) on inner edge.

o/s/r tyre worn badly (stepped) on inner edge.

Pass 21 May 2019 112,110 miles

front brake discs corroded

gearbox/engine leaking slightly

Pass 29 May 2018 88,726 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

both front top strut mounts worn slightly

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 66,362 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 31 May 2016 58,316 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 46,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,926 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 38,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 34,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,730 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 26,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,832 miles

Both front tyres perrishing side walls

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 18,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,054 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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WN05 HLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WN05 HLA, 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 WN05 HLA registered?

WN05 HLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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