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WK05 YSZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,394 mi
Last recorded46,394 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 YSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 46,394 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 42,036 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 39,701 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 39,701 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 37,170 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,191 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 31,450 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in shoulder of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 31,447 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in shoulder of tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 28,027 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 27,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,135 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,988 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 24,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,189 miles

nearside wiper blade slighty split.

offside rear and nearside rear tyre side wall cracked slighty.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 15,539 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2008 12,311 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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WK05 YSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK05 YSZ, 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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WK05 YSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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