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YJ05 WXZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,582 mi
Last recorded105,582 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 WXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 97,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,236 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 20,826 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 15,761 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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YJ05 WXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YJ05 WXZ, 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 YJ05 WXZ registered?

YJ05 WXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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