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LS05 WTV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,332 mi
Last recorded82,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 WTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,332 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 79,792 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,807 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 74,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,400 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,506 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 65,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,225 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 56,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 54,054 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 54,054 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 50,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,804 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,435 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 40,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Secondary bonnet catch partially seized.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 37,080 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brakes appear to be binding slightly.

Secondary bonnet catch partially seized.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,234 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside front tyre, worn low of tread on the inside edge.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 29,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,175 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,715 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 13,338 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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LS05 WTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LS05 WTV, 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 LS05 WTV registered?

LS05 WTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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