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BF05 WTO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,236 mi
Last recorded52,236 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 52,236 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 52,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 38,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 32,341 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod.. (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 29,602 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,996 miles

Both rear tyres perished x 2

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front worn smooth from inner shoulder + excessively age cracked

Offside Front worn smooth from inner shoulder + age cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2019 25,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished x 2

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front worn smooth from inner shoulder + excessively age cracked

Offside Front worn smooth from inner shoulder + age cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2018 23,229 miles

Front wipers leave slight smear

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

all 4 tyres have cracks

Fail 8 Feb 2018 23,229 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all 4 tyres have cracks

Front wipers leave slight smear

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,031 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2015 19,285 miles

rear wiper arm damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2015 19,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 17,473 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 17,473 miles

Advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,542 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,488 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 13,748 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,336 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,237 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,664 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 WTO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF05 WTO, 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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BF05 WTO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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