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WX05 ULZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,020 mi
Last recorded92,020 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,020 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 83,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension component corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2019 83,344 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension component corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,559 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 74,559 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 68,212 miles

STEERING WHEEL COVER; not secure.

WIPERS ; poor condition.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 68,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STEERING WHEEL COVER; not secure.

WIPERS ; poor condition.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,056 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,035 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,060 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 59,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,405 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 56,405 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,217 miles

FRONT SHOCKER TOP BUSHES/,MOUNT WORN

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED (165/60/14)

OSF TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,217 miles

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

FRONT SHOCKER TOP BUSHES/,MOUNT WORN

NSR TYRE BADLY PERISHED (165/60/14)

OSF TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,990 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,088 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,239 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,179 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 ULZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WX05 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

WX05 ULZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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