CarVerify

Free Car Check

WL05 DYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,783 mi
Last recorded61,783 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 DYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,783 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,783 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,813 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 60,813 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)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 58,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak coming from engine

Fail 5 Nov 2015 58,912 miles

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

High level brake light dim

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak coming from engine

Pass 3 Nov 2014 56,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2013 53,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2012 51,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,857 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 46,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,733 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,353 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 30,353 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 20,948 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WL05 DYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL05 DYW, 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 WL05 DYW?

You can check the full history of WL05 DYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WL05 DYW registered?

WL05 DYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is WL05 DYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL05 DYW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL05 DYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WL05 DYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.