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WJ05 LVO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

30,384 mi
Last recorded30,384 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 30,384 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 30,379 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 28,615 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides/slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower subframe/corroding

Front Upper both sides/top suspension mounts/slight wear/play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides/into calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 26,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking / perishing in treads

o/s/f tyre cracking / perishing in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2022 26,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing / cracking in treads

o/s/f tyre perishing / cracking in tread

Pass 9 Sep 2021 25,097 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides/lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower subframe corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides/onto calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,508 miles

Front Upper both sides/slight play in top mounts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 24,507 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides/lenses faded/poor pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides/split and streaky (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper both sides/slight play in top mounts

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 24,025 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,561 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,584 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 21,411 miles

all tyres starting to perish

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 21,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres starting to perish

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,423 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,692 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,998 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 17,998 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 17 Jun 2010 17,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,784 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,121 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 14,120 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)

oil leak from oil filter

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 LVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 LVO, 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

How do I check the history of WJ05 LVO?

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What year was WJ05 LVO registered?

WJ05 LVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is WJ05 LVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 LVO 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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