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YY05 WPJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 WPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 82,640 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,303 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 75,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,480 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,476 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 60,375 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,508 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 54,342 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,924 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,121 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,224 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,049 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,728 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,603 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 13,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 13,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 11,486 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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YY05 WPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YY05 WPJ, 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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YY05 WPJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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