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WU05 EZH

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,819 mi
Last recorded81,819 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 EZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,819 miles

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

both front inner brake disc slightly corroded

rear sub frame slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,287 miles

both front inner brake disc slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,386 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2017 67,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 63,480 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,697 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 45,313 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,313 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 44,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,775 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 29,775 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,952 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,130 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2008 12,289 miles

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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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 EZH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EZH, 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 EZH registered?

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

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