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BT05 WXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,966 mi
Last recorded77,966 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 77,966 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn.

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear offside & nearside brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2021 77,966 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn.

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear offside & nearside brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2020 69,152 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads/discs worn

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2020 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre worn, wearing on inner edge of tread.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads/discs worn

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,554 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose damp at bottom (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,056 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 37,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,734 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 25,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 16,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 16,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 May 2012 15,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 15,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 14,926 miles

slight cut in offside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2010 14,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 11,479 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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BT05 WXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT05 WXB, 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 BT05 WXB registered?

BT05 WXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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