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WX05 YJM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 96,625 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 93,699 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 90,508 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 86,893 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 86,893 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 79,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 75,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 70,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,745 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 62,392 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 62,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,306 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,083 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 56,053 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,991 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 51,991 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 48,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,019 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,721 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,074 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 23,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 18,329 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 YJM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 WX05 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

WX05 YJM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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