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WV05 DLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,957 mi
Last recorded73,957 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 DLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 69,880 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 69,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

secondary bonnet catch deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2021 56,939 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 56,774 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective secondary (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 49,575 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 49,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,326 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 49,326 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,218 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 48,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 44,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,228 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,061 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 36,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,664 miles

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

brake pedal rubber deteriating

n/s/r tyre badly cracking on sidewall

rear brake discs going rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,792 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,731 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 23,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 23,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,144 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WV05 DLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WV05 DLX, 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 WV05 DLX registered?

WV05 DLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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