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WN05 MKG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,040 mi
Last recorded23,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 MKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 23,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 22,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 22,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 21,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 21,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,225 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 20,823 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 19,613 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 19,613 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2016 19,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 16,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 15,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,082 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 10,932 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 9,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 7,193 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 MKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

WN05 MKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is WN05 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN05 MKG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WN05 MKG have outstanding finance?

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