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WU05 EZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,172 mi
Last recorded66,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. disc over heated ovel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 66,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. disc over heated ovel (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slightly dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,227 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 61,227 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 58,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,410 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 56,410 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 54,535 miles

Load in rear restricting seat belt inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2016 54,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Load in rear restricting seat belt inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,976 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust system corrosion deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2015 51,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust system corrosion deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,957 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,444 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edge

offside front and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,603 miles

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 EZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

WU05 EZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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