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ES51 WAL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,183 mi
Last recorded30,183 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES51 WAL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 30,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 24,212 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 16,659 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 13,628 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 13,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 12,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 12,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 11,232 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 10,202 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 10,095 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 10,095 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 9,796 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 9,310 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 9,011 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 8,479 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 7,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,081 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 7,081 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 5,283 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 4,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 3,304 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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ES51 WAL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ES51 WAL, 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 ES51 WAL registered?

ES51 WAL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is ES51 WAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES51 WAL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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