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WU05 EYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,814 mi
Last recorded70,814 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 EYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,814 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 70,814 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 68,051 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inside edges

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,841 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 62,841 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,505 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,852 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 41,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,105 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,993 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,239 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 19,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

OSF TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

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 EYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EYT, 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

How do I check the history of WU05 EYT?

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What year was WU05 EYT registered?

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

Is WU05 EYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 EYT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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