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PL05 WKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,210 mi
Last recorded42,210 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 42,210 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 33,806 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 30,745 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 26,215 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,618 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 22,740 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 22,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,293 miles

Rear both tyres inner edges cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,293 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both tyres inner edges cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2016 20,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened THIN (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 20,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened THIN (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,641 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 18,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 17,408 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 17,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jul 2012 13,588 miles

1.front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 12,121 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,723 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 10 Jul 2008 5,689 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 WKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WKO, 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 PL05 WKO registered?

PL05 WKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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