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WU05 DUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,093 mi
Last recorded85,093 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,093 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine stabiliser bar/ mount

Fail 15 Nov 2016 85,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

engine stabiliser bar/ mount

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,458 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,534 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2011 67,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,914 miles

offside front tyre worn low and close to legal limit at two mm

offside front tyre worn out on inside

offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,501 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 DUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA?

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What year was WU05 DUA registered?

WU05 DUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is WU05 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 DUA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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