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WU05 DVB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,396 mi
Last recorded120,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 120,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,538 miles

Oil leak under vehicle ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 110,485 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face issue (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split open (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face issue (3.5.1i)

Oil leak under vehicle ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 108,170 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 97,188 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 97,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 87,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,672 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,388 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2011 66,954 miles

Battery insecure

Brake fluid just above min?

Front number plate cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,954 miles

Battery insecure

Brake fluid just above min?

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 56,726 miles

Battery insecure

Fitted 501 bulb no plate bulb out

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,450 miles

nearside mirror cracked

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 DVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DVB, 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 DVB registered?

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

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