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BL05 WDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,472 mi
Last recorded39,472 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 WDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 39,472 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 39,472 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 35,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 15 Oct 2012 31,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,761 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,166 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,696 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 17,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,663 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 13,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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 WDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WDX, 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 BL05 WDX registered?

BL05 WDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is BL05 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 WDX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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