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WU05 DVJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,683 mi
Last recorded137,683 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 137,683 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 137,681 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 12 Sep 2018 131,862 miles

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

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Fail 11 Sep 2018 131,862 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 9 Sep 2017 119,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 110,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 99,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,628 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 56,329 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,329 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 47,155 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2009 37,317 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 27,075 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 DVJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange 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 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

WU05 DVJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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