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WP05 KTD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,623 mi
Last recorded152,623 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 KTD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 152,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Sep 2020 152,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears, advise wheels off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Sep 2019 147,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 135,383 miles

Front brake disc backplates starting to corrode

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal heavy

Pass 11 Aug 2017 128,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front back plate corroded and disc shows signs of previously binding

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 128,624 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside higher (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside higher (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front back plate corroded and disc shows signs of previously binding

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,003 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge slightly

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Fail 19 Aug 2016 116,003 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Unable to fully see front or rear brake pads

Pass 20 Aug 2015 106,235 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,235 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 102,372 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 97,162 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outter edge & close to wear indicators

Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,162 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outter edge & close to wear indicators

Fail 9 Aug 2012 84,900 miles

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

offside rear brake disc inner surface worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,900 miles

offside rear brake disc inner surface worn

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,684 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.

Slight inballance in front service brakes.

Small crack in rear bumper.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,779 miles

Front brake discs look woirn thin.

Slight damage to rear bumper.

Small stone chip out of front windscree.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,799 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs look woirn thin.

Slight damage to rear bumper.

Small stone chip out of front windscree.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,520 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,035 miles

Unable to fully check brake pads advise wheels off inspection.

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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WP05 KTD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WP05 KTD, 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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WP05 KTD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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