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WU05 EYO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,175 mi
Last recorded75,175 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 EYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 75,175 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 73,780 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 73,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,068 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,065 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,542 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm 165/60R14 75H

offside front brake backing plate corroded and requires attention soon

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,798 miles

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (165/60/R14 75H)

both wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 29 May 2012 40,388 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 40,387 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,244 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 36,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,100 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 31,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front wheels removed to inspect brake pads

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,096 miles

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

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

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 EYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EYO, 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 EYO registered?

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

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