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WR05 CJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,535 mi
Last recorded104,535 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 CJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,535 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage no cords expossed

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,531 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently second release defective (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165.60.14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety may be from oil frilter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has some sidewall damage no cords expossed

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,173 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

both rear tyres wearing edges

clutch pedal heavy

Fail 25 Jul 2017 90,173 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated secondary catch seized (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

both rear tyres wearing edges

clutch pedal heavy

Pass 18 Jul 2016 78,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 65,682 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,731 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 49,136 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,163 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,182 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm (165/60r14h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,612 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 CJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WR05 CJX, 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 CJX registered?

WR05 CJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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