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WX05 ULG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 ULG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 103,158 miles

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter slightly loose but not allowing ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 99,656 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 96,640 miles

Offside Inner steering rack arm ball joint worn

Fail 28 May 2024 96,623 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner steering rack arm ball joint worn

Pass 26 May 2023 93,338 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 89,837 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 86,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 83,494 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 79,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 75,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 71,763 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 67,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,049 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,945 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,021 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,404 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,963 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 32,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,571 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 ULG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black 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 WX05 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

WX05 ULG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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