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BL05 WDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,018 mi
Last recorded77,018 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 77,018 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened front both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 75,168 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 73,074 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,624 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 64,550 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox and engine oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2020 60,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

gearbox and engine oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,175 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

mist of oil from engine and gearbox

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and sidewall slightly perished

noise from engine timing belt side. requires further investigation

Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,255 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,340 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 53,340 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,672 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,193 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,123 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 40,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,133 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 16 Jun 2010 34,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 31,181 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,181 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2008 23,103 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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BL05 WDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BL05 WDJ, 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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BL05 WDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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