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WX05 RWV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,810 mi
Last recorded85,810 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 RWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 74,814 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 119,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,986 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,986 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,575 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges.

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,023 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 50,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,287 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,605 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 17,679 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 17,679 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,399 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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WX05 RWV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WX05 RWV, 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 WX05 RWV registered?

WX05 RWV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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