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WP54 YMW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

26,073 mi
Last recorded26,073 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 YMW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 26,073 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 26,073 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 23,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 23,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 19,890 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

auxiliary belts are slipping

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

coolant level is low

exhaust system is corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2023 16,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 16,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade is insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2022 14,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 12,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 12,196 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 9,889 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 9,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 8,792 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 8,792 miles

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

Both rear tyres are cracking

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 8,211 miles

Both rear and o/s/f tyres are cracking

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

Oil leak Oil filter area ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 7,314 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking

Offside front tyre is cracking

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2015 6,977 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2014 6,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 6,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 5,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 5,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,593 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 2,654 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 1,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 895 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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WP54 YMW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WP54 YMW, 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 WP54 YMW registered?

WP54 YMW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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