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WP05 XKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,330 mi
Last recorded59,330 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 XKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,330 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 59,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes slightly (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs corroded - nearside heavily on inner face

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,268 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes slightly (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 31 Jan 2017 46,268 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes slightly (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 1 Feb 2016 40,663 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 40,663 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,578 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 36,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 23,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,629 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 3,076 miles

airbag light on

Pass 19 Sep 2009 2,506 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,856 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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WP05 XKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WP05 XKU, 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 WP05 XKU registered?

WP05 XKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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The MOT history for WP05 XKU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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