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WU05 AHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,798 mi
Last recorded51,798 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 AHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,798 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 45,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,602 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,669 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,801 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,558 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,401 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 21,401 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,520 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn out on inner edge + cut in tread (strongly advise)

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 AHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WU05 AHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU05 AHE?

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What year was WU05 AHE registered?

WU05 AHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is WU05 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 AHE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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