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BG05 WUX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

37,697 mi
Last recorded37,697 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 37,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 36,358 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 29,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,397 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 26,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 22,940 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,925 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,841 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,004 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 WUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black 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 WUX, 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 BG05 WUX registered?

BG05 WUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is BG05 WUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 WUX 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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