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PL05 WLC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 WLC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 83,996 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,511 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2024 79,455 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 72,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 66,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 60,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlights cloudy light out put severely reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge also cracking around outer sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge also cracking around outer sidewall/tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 57,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,291 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 52,492 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding handbrake ? (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 50,807 miles

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel & bumper has bodywork scuff damage . . .not effective

Fail 13 Aug 2016 50,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear 1/4 panel & bumper has bodywork scuff damage . . .not effective

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,971 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 49,971 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2014 47,229 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,985 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,800 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,282 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,547 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 38,547 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,558 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough YET to reach ply or cords

Fail 30 Jun 2008 29,558 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in tread but not deep enough YET to reach ply or cords

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 WLC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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