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WL05 OFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,419 mi
Last recorded107,419 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL05 OFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 107,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 105,710 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside strut top mounts/bushes worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn and has small tear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear brake disc inner surfaces slightly deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 99,908 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also very perished/cracking, recommend replace ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 99,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.145 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust system cracked/leaking by rear clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also very perished/cracking, recommend replace ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner sidewall perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear shock absorbers have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 97,958 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 97,947 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

all brake disc back dust covers heavily corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 95,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 95,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 90,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 85,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,544 miles

advise front and rear wheel backing plates corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,585 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,085 miles

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,081 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,397 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 60,397 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 54,966 miles

all 4 tyres becoming perrished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,485 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 52,470 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 49,898 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,460 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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WL05 OFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WL05 OFP, 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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WL05 OFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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