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BF05 WTK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,227 mi
Last recorded49,227 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 49,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside front suspension top mounting has play

Fail 12 Sep 2024 49,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front suspension top mounting has play

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,965 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,427 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres outer wall deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 39,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 36,049 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 34,908 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 27,195 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,882 miles

ABS RING CORRODED ON N/SIDE DRIVE SHAFT

Fail 14 Apr 2014 24,879 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

ABS RING CORRODED ON N/SIDE DRIVE SHAFT

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,997 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,867 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,978 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 12,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,648 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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BF05 WTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF05 WTK, 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 BF05 WTK registered?

BF05 WTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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