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WX05 ULR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

17,516 mi
Last recorded17,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ULR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 17,516 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 17,471 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,412 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,640 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front strut top mount

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,346 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 12,480 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,621 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,624 miles

off side front tyre inner edge worn.

outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 10,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,869 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 6,889 miles

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

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

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 ULR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ULR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WX05 ULR registered?

WX05 ULR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is WX05 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 ULR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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