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BG05 WUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,975 mi
Last recorded54,975 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 54,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 54,898 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,004 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished and small splits

Fail 8 May 2017 54,004 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

nearside and offside front tyres perished and small splits

Pass 23 May 2016 51,652 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,829 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 43,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,057 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 34,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,288 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 12,670 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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BG05 WUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BG05 WUJ, 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 BG05 WUJ registered?

BG05 WUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is BG05 WUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 WUJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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