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WX05 YJU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,536 mi
Last recorded30,536 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 YJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 27,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,437 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 24,437 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,778 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 18,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,678 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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 YJU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

WX05 YJU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WX05 YJU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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