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WX05 UNG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,006 mi
Last recorded36,006 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 UNG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 36,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (n/s,o/s) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slightly wear or free play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (n/s/r,o/s/r) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever slightly tight

under car surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 32,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 32,748 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 31,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 31,024 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 30,359 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 30,359 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,837 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 26,888 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 26,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 24,756 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 24,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,783 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)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 28 Jun 2017 22,783 miles

rear brake application uneven 34% (3.7.B.2)

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)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,656 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 18,742 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 Jun 2014 16,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2014 16,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,501 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 15,501 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 12,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing

Fail 24 May 2010 10,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing

Pass 24 May 2010 10,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing

Pass 20 May 2009 9,477 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r position

no spare wheel fitted

Fail 20 May 2009 9,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r position

no spare wheel fitted

Pass 13 May 2008 8,292 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 UNG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

WX05 UNG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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