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BP05 WTU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,634 mi
Last recorded123,634 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 WTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 123,634 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 123,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,942 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,633 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both rear discs starting to corrode (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,947 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 100,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 84,570 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)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 76,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 76,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,986 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,864 miles

Oil leak

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 WTU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

BP05 WTU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is BP05 WTU safe to buy?

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