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WP05 KSV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,628 mi
Last recorded58,628 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 KSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 54,878 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 46,753 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 46,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,471 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 41,837 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,132 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 38,791 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 37,983 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,668 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,234 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,178 miles

o/s rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,233 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,173 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 12,929 miles

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

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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WP05 KSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WP05 KSV, 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 WP05 KSV registered?

WP05 KSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WP05 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 KSV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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