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EJ05 WFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,872 mi
Last recorded54,872 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 54,872 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 54,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 54,211 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 54,210 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 53,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 52,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2022 51,989 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 51,152 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 50,598 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 50,597 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 49,626 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 14 May 2019 49,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 May 2018 48,130 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 46,623 miles

all 4 wheel trims damaged

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 44,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,253 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 40,031 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013
Fail 7 May 2013 37,510 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 34,727 miles

air bag light stays on

slight lateral movement on n/s/f top mount

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,032 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 26,702 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,730 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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EJ05 WFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EJ05 WFP, 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 EJ05 WFP registered?

EJ05 WFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is EJ05 WFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 WFP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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