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WU05 AFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,393 mi
Last recorded86,393 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 AFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,393 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 86,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,605 miles

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

Front could not see pads

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear + perished

Offside Rear Inner tyre run flat damage

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,230 miles

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

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

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Fail 6 Jan 2015 72,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Slight cracking and perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,250 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,250 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,039 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,645 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,645 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,035 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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WU05 AFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU05 AFO, 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 WU05 AFO registered?

WU05 AFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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