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WU05 EYS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,908 mi
Last recorded84,908 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2017 84,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Driveshaft sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management lamp on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

One litre of oil added to engine , still requires topping up

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,036 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 50,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 36,338 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 36,320 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 30,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,505 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,815 miles

Offside Front 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 EYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EYS, 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 EYS registered?

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

Is WU05 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 EYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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