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WJ05 RCV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,250 mi
Last recorded57,250 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 RCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 57,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 55,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 53,068 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 51,512 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 51,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 45,830 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boh rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,742 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,290 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,083 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,515 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 24,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 17,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 13,581 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 10,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,863 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 7,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 5,478 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 RCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

WJ05 RCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is WJ05 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 RCV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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