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WX05 YJR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,774 mi
Last recorded135,774 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YJR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 135,774 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 126,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 115,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 115,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm through to cords inner edge. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,009 miles

Centre Rear stop lamp inop

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front both top strut mount have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and abnormally worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and abnormally worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch biting point very low

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,009 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Rear stop lamp inop

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front both top strut mount have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and abnormally worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and abnormally worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

clutch biting point very low

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch stiff.

front tyres worn inner edges,advise geo.

general corrosion underneath.

headlights lens tarnished.

n/s/f inner c.v. gaiter;greasey and deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre;4510 perished.

o/s/f tyre;deep cut in sidewall.

o/s/r tyre;4310 perished.

oil leaks engine,oil low.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 92,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch stiff.

front tyres worn inner edges,advise geo.

general corrosion underneath.

headlights lens tarnished.

n/s/f inner c.v. gaiter;greasey and deteriorated.

n/s/r tyre;4510 perished.

o/s/f tyre;deep cut in sidewall.

o/s/r tyre;4310 perished.

oil leaks engine,oil low.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,004 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center rear stop lamp in op

Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,004 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center rear stop lamp in op

rear wiper blade worn away

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,338 miles

Both front top suspension top mounts have slight play

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

N/S Front inner drive shaft boot has a slight leak

Rear brake discs look very poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,592 miles

Front windscreen damaged.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,579 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,245 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is BADLY CRACKED/PERISHED!!

Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,245 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre is BADLY CRACKED/PERISHED!!

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,427 miles

high level stop lamp does not work!!!

Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,146 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres are wearing BADLY on inner edges!!!

high level stop lamp does not work!!!

nearside rear tyre is badly cracked/perishing!!!

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,221 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall but no cords exposed and inner edge worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,567 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 YJR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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