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WP05 XLG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 94,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 83,181 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,740 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,652 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,712 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,595 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 XLG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 XLG, 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 XLG registered?

WP05 XLG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is WP05 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 XLG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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