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BG05 WUV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,337 mi
Last recorded61,337 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 58,831 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,646 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,693 miles

both rear tyres tread depths wearing low inner edges worn smooth

Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,165 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low and smooth

Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,166 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,401 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,850 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 27,227 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 19,393 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 WUV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

BG05 WUV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is BG05 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 WUV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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