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WX05 UMK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,868 mi
Last recorded68,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 68,868 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 61,549 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 56,112 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,318 miles

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

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

unable to see front or rear pads

Fail 11 Jan 2018 51,316 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

unable to see front or rear pads

Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,709 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,341 miles

Offside & Nearside rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,793 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 39,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,989 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 34,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,883 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,761 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 26,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 22,665 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 22,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,748 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 18,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 14,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 9,518 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 UMK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

WX05 UMK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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