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BF05 WTR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,312 mi
Last recorded22,312 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 WTR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 22,312 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 21,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 20,734 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 18,877 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,850 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 15,435 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 14,278 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 13,922 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 13,331 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 13,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 12,598 miles

All four tyres side walls starting to crack but not to cords

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 12,598 miles

All four tyres side walls starting to crack but not to cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 11,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 10,211 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 8,954 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 6,978 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 6,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,348 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 WTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 WTR registered?

BF05 WTR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BF05 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 WTR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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