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WP05 XLK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,166 mi
Last recorded56,166 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 XLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,166 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT D BUSH s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Coil spring corroded N/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT STRUT TOPs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 56,166 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

CLUTCH SLIPPING

Coil spring corroded N/S REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT D BUSH s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT STRUT TOPs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,380 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,297 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 50,297 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,689 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 47,651 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/S REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,292 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 42,934 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 38,179 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 38,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,660 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 32,671 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,671 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,790 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,297 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 25,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,794 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 XLK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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