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BD05 WCK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,175 mi
Last recorded87,175 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 WCK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,175 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front brake fluid low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 85,558 miles

N/S/F Body panel damaged

O/S/F + N/S/F Brake backing plate corroded

O/S/R + N/S/R Body panel damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,719 miles

n/s/f bumper slightly damaged

n/s/f+n/s/r body panels damaged

o/s/r door[skin] panel damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 83,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak under car ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blade slightly noisy

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear both sides brake back plates corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 83,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak under car ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blade slightly noisy

exhaust system slightly corroded

front and rear both sides brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front both sides brake back plate corroded

oil leak

rear both sides brake back plate corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,917 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all 4 brake dust/back plates corroded/deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2014 75,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 65,498 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,055 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 57,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,589 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 45,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 36,088 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,088 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,936 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 27,936 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 29 May 2008 19,780 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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 WCK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BD05 WCK, 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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BD05 WCK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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