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WU05 EZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,249 mi
Last recorded93,249 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,249 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp starting to perish

age related corrosion

oil sump corroded

vehicle body work in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,669 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 90,669 miles

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

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 87,588 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade perished

Fail 10 Aug 2022 87,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade perished

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,187 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 79,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 75,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 75,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,260 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 70,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 64,739 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,753 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 52,752 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 49,360 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 49,328 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,136 miles

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

accident damage to n/s/f.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 44,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

accident damage to n/s/f.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,446 miles

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

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

n/s/f. wiper blade split.

o/s. handbrake cable on caliper retaining clip missing.

o/s/r. seat belt catch cover incomplete.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,970 miles

slight bulge in o/s/r. tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 21,323 miles

securing clip missing from o/s. handbrake cable at caliper.

slight distortion on o/s/r. tyre inner sidewall.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

securing clip missing from o/s. handbrake cable at caliper.

slight distortion on o/s/r. tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,476 miles

Nearside 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 EZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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