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WX05 UNM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

75,938 mi
Last recorded75,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UNM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 75,938 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside registration lamp light intensity obviously reduced

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 18 Jan 2024 75,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Unable to see projected beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Unable to see projected beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside registration lamp light intensity obviously reduced

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,372 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,372 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,841 miles

nearside front outer cv boot perished and leaking

nearside rear brake binding but not excessively

nearside rear bumper/wing damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front brake binding but not excessively

rear wiper blade

Fail 12 Jan 2021 73,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front outer cv boot perished and leaking

nearside rear brake binding but not excessively

nearside rear bumper/wing damaged

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front brake binding but not excessively

rear wiper blade

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,838 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))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 25 Jul 2018 71,876 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 71,876 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 71,068 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 71,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2016 70,326 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 68,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 68,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 May 2015 68,283 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 68,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 May 2014 63,976 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Near side front tyer slightly perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to see front & rear brake pad due to wheel trim

Fail 21 May 2014 63,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

High level brake light not working

Near side front tyer slightly perished

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to see front & rear brake pad due to wheel trim

Pass 23 Apr 2013 58,724 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 58,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,026 miles

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,026 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/f macpherson struts have movement at the upper attachments

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

o/s and n/s/r tyres deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,920 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,920 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,772 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

o/s/f macpherson strut has movement at the upper attachment

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,664 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 32,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,320 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,201 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 UNM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

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

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