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LS05 WUA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,768 mi
Last recorded57,768 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 WUA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 57,768 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 54,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 51,943 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 45,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 42,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 41,505 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Fail 3 Dec 2018 40,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking over tread

Pass 8 Dec 2017 40,434 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,330 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,134 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 34,683 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,082 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,082 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2011 32,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,648 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,902 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 WUA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

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

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