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WU05 DVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,124 mi
Last recorded66,124 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 66,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 55,363 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,135 miles

Nearside Front play in n/s/f top strut mount

Offside Front play in o/s/f top strut mount

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Apr 2019 53,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front play in n/s/f top strut mount

Offside Front play in o/s/f top strut mount

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,788 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 23,291 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 23,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,315 miles

both rear tyres perishing .......

Pass 22 Jan 2014 20,846 miles

Both rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,535 miles

Rear tyres, outer sidewalls perished.

Slight play in offside front top suspension mount.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 16,702 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,997 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,697 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,009 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 DVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DVF, 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

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What year was WU05 DVF registered?

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

Is WU05 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 DVF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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