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WF55 FEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,120 mi
Last recorded67,120 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,120 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 67,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,372 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 58,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 50,568 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 50,567 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,505 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 36,638 miles

Rear Vehicle fitted with one steel wheel and one alloy and should be rectified

Fail 6 Oct 2021 36,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle fitted with one steel wheel and one alloy and should be rectified

Pass 22 Oct 2020 29,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted ,all others alloys

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

all brake discs corroded ,been stood

Fail 22 Oct 2020 29,759 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted ,all others alloys

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

all brake discs corroded ,been stood

Pass 6 Sep 2019 28,535 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,244 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 17,279 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 17,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 13,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 11,187 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 11,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,536 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front wiper blade spilt.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 6,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cuts in offside front tyre side wall

nearside tyres outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 2,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 1,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 1,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 897 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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WF55 FEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF55 FEJ, 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 WF55 FEJ registered?

WF55 FEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is WF55 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 FEJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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