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PL05 VWW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,354 mi
Last recorded68,354 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VWW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,354 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 61,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 13 Aug 2024 61,328 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,505 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 55,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 48,595 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 48,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,754 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,807 miles

cracking offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,737 miles

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2019 22,737 miles

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

slight damage nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 24 Jun 2019 22,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

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

Requirements only just met 19% It would appear that the hand brake system requires adjustment or repair

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2018 19,358 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 18,601 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking to inner tyre side wall

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,683 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 17,681 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 14,793 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,918 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 9,669 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 8,671 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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PL05 VWW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PL05 VWW, 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 PL05 VWW registered?

PL05 VWW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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