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WU05 DVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,742 mi
Last recorded93,742 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,818 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres are wearing on the inner shoulder/poss tracking out (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged but legible at 20m

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,158 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Central Front front tyres wearing on inner edge/tracking out

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 73,320 miles

Brake pedal cover worn

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 73,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Brake pedal cover worn

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 65,657 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 60,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 58,234 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,742 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 48,683 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,015 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 35,039 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 27,450 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 DVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DVA, 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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WU05 DVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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