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WP05 XKS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,892 mi
Last recorded50,892 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 XKS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 50,892 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 50,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,896 miles

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

seatbelt warning lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 48,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,313 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 48,313 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 46,620 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,430 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2014 35,634 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 35,643 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,694 miles

Washer bottle leaking.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,143 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Oct 2012 27,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 20,988 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 20,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,378 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 11,674 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,199 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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WP05 XKS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XKS, 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 XKS registered?

WP05 XKS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is WP05 XKS safe to buy?

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