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AP05 BWD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,124 mi
Last recorded74,124 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 74,124 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 68,386 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 63,542 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 58,628 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Offside front link rod upper dust cover deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 53,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer edge

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 53,172 miles

both front anti roll bar link rods upper dust covers deteriorated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jun 2019 53,172 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front anti roll bar link rods upper dust covers deteriorated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,342 miles

front brake application slightly uneven

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2017 47,005 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,919 miles

nearside rear brake caliper hand brake lever stiff

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2016 43,914 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake caliper hand brake lever stiff

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,579 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake effort weak

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,384 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 36,368 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 32,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,716 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 25,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,169 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 20,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 15,592 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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AP05 BWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 AP05 BWD, 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 AP05 BWD registered?

AP05 BWD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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