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WX05 RYA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,612 mi
Last recorded91,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 RYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,612 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides strongly advice (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 90,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 89,347 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,976 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 82,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 78,750 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,641 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 72,641 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 67,560 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriated - front flexy

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,363 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 55,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,352 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,425 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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WX05 RYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

WX05 RYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is WX05 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX05 RYA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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