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FV05 WDW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

20,932 mi
Last recorded20,932 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 WDW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 20,932 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 18,072 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 18,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 17,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 16,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 15,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,884 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 14,069 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 14,069 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 13,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 13,631 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 13,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,343 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,238 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 10,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,429 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,738 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,392 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 5,581 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 5,544 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 4,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,475 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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FV05 WDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 FV05 WDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 WDW registered?

FV05 WDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 WDW 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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