MOT Status
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100,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air fresheners and device holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damage affecting characters (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fogged lens. Aim and adjuster not tested as a result (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fogged lens. Aim and adjuster not tested as a result (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre also very heavy inner edge wear
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play to both front suspension top mounts
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer egde 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front slight wear in both top strut mounts
Front both top mounts up and down movement
Nearside Front tyre perishing inner side wall
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front both top strut mounts slight wear
Rear both brake pipes slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front tyre side wall damaged
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear caliper/cable does not have full movement
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
battery not clamped but secure
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
battery not clamped but secure
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WU05 EZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EZA, 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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WU05 EZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.
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