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WN05 MJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,411 mi
Last recorded103,411 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 MJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,411 miles

inner roof lining excessively worn but not effecting drivers view

Fail 8 Apr 2026 103,411 miles

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

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

inner roof lining excessively worn but not effecting drivers view

Pass 31 Mar 2025 97,755 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 97,755 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 92,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,048 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,461 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,739 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 76,054 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,295 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 64,295 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 59,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,495 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,905 miles

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

Small split o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,374 miles

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,860 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 19,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,305 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 6,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,305 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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WN05 MJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WN05 MJX, 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 WN05 MJX registered?

WN05 MJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is WN05 MJX safe to buy?

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