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WJ05 FHT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

46,858 mi
Last recorded46,858 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FHT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 45,117 miles

Brake service

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge and 2.4 mm on TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer and 2.4 mm on TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 45,117 miles

Brake service

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge and 2.4 mm on TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer and 2.4 mm on TWI (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024

slight rotational bind detected at rear wheels

Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,478 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both headlight patterns weak

Fail 1 Feb 2023 39,477 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both headlight patterns weak

Pass 4 Feb 2022 36,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 36,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,605 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 36,605 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,427 miles

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

Washers poor, nearside inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,013 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 36,013 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 34,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 34,027 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 30,252 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 30,252 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 9 May 2013 24,781 miles

offside front wiper blade split & slightly smears the screen

Fail 28 Jan 2012 21,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 21,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 17,046 miles

n/s and o/s front top suspension bushs has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2010 13,860 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,930 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 FHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WJ05 FHT, 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 WJ05 FHT registered?

WJ05 FHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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