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WJ05 LVV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,551 mi
Last recorded38,551 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 38,465 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 30,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,648 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 25,345 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 24,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 24,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 23,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 22,456 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,426 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 20,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,549 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 11,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2008 10,108 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 LVV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

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

Is WJ05 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 LVV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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