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FH05 WTP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,247 mi
Last recorded114,247 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 WTP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 111,140 miles

Parking requirements only just met

Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,786 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair. on limit of advisory. has been hot. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front ABS wire routing poor, tight.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

park brake effort slow to reach max.

Pass 21 Aug 2021 106,820 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 105,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in both front inner rack joints

slight oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2020 105,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 98,905 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,905 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2017 98,887 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 98,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 96,059 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 91,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,702 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,290 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,290 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,290 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,684 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,694 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 47,448 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 34,690 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 34,154 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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FH05 WTP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FH05 WTP, 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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FH05 WTP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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