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WM05 LNR

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

63,434 mi
Last recorded63,434 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 LNR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 63,434 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 63,388 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 50,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,280 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 47,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 46,598 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,303 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 46,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 44,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,923 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 41,492 miles

Driveshaft Seals Damp

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,128 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 27,812 miles

Childseat Fitted Nearside Rear Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Nearside Front Wiper Starting To Split

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Get Low

Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,329 miles

brake fluid level low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes release unevenly

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre slight inner tread wear

vehicles internal headight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,716 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight uneven braking rear brakes

Pass 15 Aug 2012 12,908 miles

Slight damage to sidewall of N/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 10,842 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 9,395 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 7,573 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 5,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,237 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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WM05 LNR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange 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 WM05 LNR, 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 WM05 LNR registered?

WM05 LNR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 August 2005.

Is WM05 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM05 LNR 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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