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WU05 DSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,051 mi
Last recorded87,051 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,051 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate bulb dim!

Pass 9 May 2025 75,016 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 75,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 64,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 56,017 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 49,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 48,626 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 47,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT!!! Perishing and splitting badly on sidewalls but no cords exposed. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 45,063 miles

battery secured with a cable tie

slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 17 May 2018 42,340 miles

slight lift in top mounts on front

Pass 19 May 2017 40,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 39,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,926 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,091 miles

O/S/R wheel has slight bind

Pass 23 May 2013 37,722 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2012 35,649 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,425 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 29,425 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 25,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,921 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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WU05 DSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WU05 DSX, 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 WU05 DSX registered?

WU05 DSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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