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WX05 ULJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,250 mi
Last recorded74,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ULJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 74,250 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,381 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,822 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 63,733 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 57,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,408 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,997 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 43,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 34,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,457 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 ULJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ULJ, 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 ULJ registered?

WX05 ULJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is WX05 ULJ safe to buy?

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