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FH05 WTY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

80,545 mi
Last recorded80,545 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 WTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 79,160 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 66,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition of pads all round due to wheel trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 66,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition of pads all round due to wheel trims (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 66,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess brake pads and brake discs all round due to wheel trim design (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 63,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 63,059 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,118 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 60,117 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,048 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2019 55,439 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,403 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides. Outer sidewall meets tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,484 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder

Fail 13 Apr 2015 43,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Apr 2014 38,754 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,275 miles

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Apr 2012 28,102 miles

offside front tyre showing part worn inner tread.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,960 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 22,960 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 17,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 12,355 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 12,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,356 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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FH05 WTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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