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WU05 KLM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,656 mi
Last recorded90,656 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 KLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 90,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 89,990 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 88,948 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR DISCS AND PADS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,101 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 77,690 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 77,690 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 57,004 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 57,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 48,105 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,075 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 40,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,115 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,612 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 15,692 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,692 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 KLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KLM, 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 KLM registered?

WU05 KLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WU05 KLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 KLM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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