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WF05 ZDW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,408 mi
Last recorded41,408 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 ZDW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 41,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 41,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 41,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 41,101 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 40,869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 40,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,391 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,719 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 39,719 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring on cv joint (1.6 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 38,548 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,096 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 34,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 30,966 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and splitting

Pass 18 May 2012 28,880 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,708 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 22,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,104 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,830 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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WF05 ZDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 WF05 ZDW, 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 WF05 ZDW registered?

WF05 ZDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is WF05 ZDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 ZDW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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