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WG05 UKP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,308 mi
Last recorded45,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 UKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 45,308 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 45,306 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 36,152 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 34,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 34,356 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 34,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,341 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 33,667 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,082 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 28,051 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 26,742 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,391 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 17,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 15,532 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 13,560 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 13,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,802 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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WG05 UKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG05 UKP, 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 WG05 UKP registered?

WG05 UKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is WG05 UKP safe to buy?

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