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WR05 CHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,702 mi
Last recorded109,702 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 CHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,702 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,185 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,183 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 106,628 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 99,412 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 96,956 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 95,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 94,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,560 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 90,556 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 88,233 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 88,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,918 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

binding to nearside front brake

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,985 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges smooth

Pass 19 Feb 2013 68,078 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 68,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 60,050 miles

possible slight damage to offside front bottom ball joint gaiter

Fail 14 Feb 2012 60,050 miles

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

possible slight damage to offside front bottom ball joint gaiter

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,738 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 44,752 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn close to limit on 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,485 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,331 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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WR05 CHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WR05 CHZ, 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 WR05 CHZ registered?

WR05 CHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 June 2005.

Is WR05 CHZ safe to buy?

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