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WU05 EYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,288 mi
Last recorded83,288 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 83,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,035 miles

Front pads wearing to limit

OSR tyre wearing to limit

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 43,740 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 43,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 40,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 35,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,228 miles

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

OIL LEAK /OIL FILTER

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 23,415 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 23,415 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 18,237 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 18,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 9,835 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 9,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

WU05 EYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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