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BP05 WTC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

17,445 mi
Last recorded17,445 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 WTC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 17,445 miles

Front both head light slightly misty

Front both head rest missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 17,445 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both head light slightly misty

Front both head rest missing

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 15,979 miles

Nearside Front offside front head rest missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 14,637 miles

Front both head light slightly misty

Nearside Front offside head rest missing

Pass 18 Mar 2022 13,412 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 11,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 10,527 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 8,024 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 6,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 3,704 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres perished

nsr tyre has minor cuts around tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2014 3,695 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 3,624 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 3,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 2,984 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 2,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 2,571 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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BP05 WTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BP05 WTC, 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 BP05 WTC registered?

BP05 WTC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is BP05 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 WTC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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