MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread and also nail on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60R14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread and also nail on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake binding
Offside Rear suspension spring corroded
unable to see brake pads
windscreen cracked/chipped
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake binding
Offside Rear suspension spring corroded
unable to see brake pads
windscreen cracked/chipped
both rear wheels sticking
front coil springs have corrosion
rear brake pipes have corrosion
rear coil springs have corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear wheels sticking
front coil springs have corrosion
rear brake pipes have corrosion
rear coil springs have corrosion
front coil springs corroded
front reg plate cracked
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, also wearing low on outer edge
rear brake pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
windscreen washers poor
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front coil springs corroded
front reg plate cracked
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge, also wearing low on outer edge
rear brake pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
windscreen washers poor
front registration plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
rear tyres split
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
rear tyres split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WU05 DTX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 WU05 DTX, 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 DTX registered?
WU05 DTX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2005.
Is WU05 DTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for WU05 DTX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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