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WJ05 FHG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,209 mi
Last recorded43,209 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 43,209 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 43,209 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 41,784 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,952 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 34,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 34,196 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 30,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 30,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 26,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassie leg on o/s/r damaged and rear pannel damaged (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 26,807 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre showing core on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre showing core on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear chassie leg on o/s/r damaged and rear pannel damaged (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,826 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,307 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 11,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,125 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,363 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 10,343 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 9,331 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 8,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2009 8,060 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Feb 2008 5,837 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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WJ05 FHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 WJ05 FHG, 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 WJ05 FHG registered?

WJ05 FHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 FHG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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