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WV05 SJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,264 mi
Last recorded104,264 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 SJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 104,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 96,761 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 96,740 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured SIDE REPETTER (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 90,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 90,716 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,375 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 75,375 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,831 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,278 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 43,586 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 43,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 35,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 35,906 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 29,821 miles

n/s/f tyre wall

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 29,723 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,070 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 21,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,749 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 4,967 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 4,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 3,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 2,887 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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WV05 SJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

WV05 SJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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