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WU05 DTY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 82,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 75,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,722 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 71,722 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,069 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + offside slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,265 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Starting to split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both top suspension mounts slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,476 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside+offside top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 45,476 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside+offside top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,311 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,325 miles

Wear on inner edges both front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,636 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 12,577 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 8,062 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 6,768 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 6,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 5,722 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 5,722 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 4,969 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 4,969 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 3,530 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 DTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU05 DTY registered?

WU05 DTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is WU05 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 DTY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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