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FH05 WTZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,124 mi
Last recorded96,124 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,124 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 90,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 88,025 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 88,015 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 80,807 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 77,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrossion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,349 miles

bushs weak

disc face corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

springs corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,349 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bushs weak

disc face corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

springs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,689 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

discs corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

rear bushs perrished

Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

discs corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

rear bushs perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,571 miles

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

parking brake effort down

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 39,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

disc,s corroded and weak

pads 3/4 thou left

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,456 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 25,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 21,834 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH SEIZED REAR BRAKE CALIPERS HEAVILY RUSTED

Pass 4 Jun 2010 18,649 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,193 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,724 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 WTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH05 WTZ, 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 FH05 WTZ registered?

FH05 WTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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