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BD05 WCJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,761 mi
Last recorded63,761 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WCJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 63,761 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Abs ring cracked

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

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

Fail 14 May 2020 63,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Abs ring cracked

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,951 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,773 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 61,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 60,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 59,853 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 59,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,293 miles

clutch pedal very stiff

nail in nearside rear tyre also worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,411 miles

leak on a/c

Pass 29 May 2009 56,175 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 56,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,746 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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BD05 WCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BD05 WCJ, 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 BD05 WCJ registered?

BD05 WCJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 WCJ safe to buy?

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