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WU05 DTX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,638 mi
Last recorded91,638 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 91,638 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,515 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 75,510 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,720 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear suspension spring corroded

unable to see brake pads

windscreen cracked/chipped

Fail 31 Jul 2017 68,720 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,579 miles

both rear wheels sticking

front coil springs have corrosion

rear brake pipes have corrosion

rear coil springs have corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2016 61,579 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,206 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 56,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,215 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,068 miles

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

child seat fitted

rear tyres split

Fail 29 Jun 2013 45,068 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 28,902 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,867 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 16,392 miles

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.

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 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.

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