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WJ05 FHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 91,012 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 91,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 88,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge and in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but preventing dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing but preventing dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 84,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 83,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,655 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring broken but abs light not iluminated (3.4.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 77,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring broken but abs light not iluminated (3.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 72,576 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 72,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil low

Pass 5 Dec 2015 65,604 miles

165x65x14 tyres front 165x60x14 tyres rear

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2014 57,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear discs corroded inner face

o/s front tyre just legal bald inner edge

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 13 Dec 2014 57,434 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear discs corroded inner face

o/s front tyre just legal bald inner edge

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,420 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 44,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,539 miles

nearside rear tyre is badly cracking

offside rear tyre tread is cacking

rear brake discs are pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2011 41,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

nearside rear tyre is badly cracking

offside rear tyre tread is cacking

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 35,046 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres well worn

Fail 27 Feb 2008 29,158 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres well worn

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 FHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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