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KA05 WCP

2005 Kia Picanto

Bronze Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,368 mi
Last recorded45,368 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 WCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 45,368 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jan 2026 45,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 45,287 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 44,148 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 44,116 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 42,881 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 42,876 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 41,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,211 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,211 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,157 miles

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front tyre puncture

Fail 17 Jun 2019 40,157 miles

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Front tyre puncture

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 39,148 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 39,148 miles

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 38,210 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiperblade

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,417 miles

Nearside Rear sidewalls ageing & cracking (1656014)

Rear wiper blade

Fail 15 Jun 2016 37,417 miles

Nearside Rear sidewalls ageing & cracking (1656014)

Rear wiper blade

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 36,145 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,681 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,863 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 30,543 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 26,888 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,006 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 18,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,203 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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KA05 WCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Bronze with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KA05 WCP, 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 KA05 WCP registered?

KA05 WCP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is KA05 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 WCP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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