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WX05 RXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,653 mi
Last recorded46,653 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 RXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 46,653 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil level low

Fail 2 Jan 2026 46,653 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 not working offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil level low

Pass 4 Jan 2025 44,102 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 41,258 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract slack

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2023 41,258 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract slack

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2023 38,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 37,832 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 37,832 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 37,832 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,708 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2021 37,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2020 35,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,898 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Mar 2018 29,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine oil level low

Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut on outer side wall

Nearside Rear seat belt need help to go back

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,082 miles

offside rear tyre perishing and getting low

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 22,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,043 miles

Advise brake fluid on minimum level

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres nearside close to legal limit.

Front brake discs wearing thin close to legal limit.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 20,043 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Advise brake fluid on minimum level

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres nearside close to legal limit.

Front brake discs wearing thin close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 15,399 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 12,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 11,001 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,416 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 7,525 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not fully tested, childseat fitted.

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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WX05 RXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX05 RXT, 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 WX05 RXT registered?

WX05 RXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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