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WX05 UNJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,750 mi
Last recorded84,750 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 84,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn/fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 84,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn/fluctuating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,715 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 77,941 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,355 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 68,130 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 66,236 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Feb 2019 65,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 65,517 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 61,265 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 61,264 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside rear low performace (3.7.B.5b)

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,599 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES ARE WEARING UNEVEN

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Feb 2016 54,145 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on the edges

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Feb 2016 54,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on the edges

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,243 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 49,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 45,131 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,790 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,086 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 32,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 25,286 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 UNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

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

Is WX05 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 UNJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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