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WD05 BXV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,220 mi
Last recorded62,220 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 BXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 62,220 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 62,217 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak radiator area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 56,228 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,467 miles

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

Rear high brake light inoperative

Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,118 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort calliper lever sized (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,509 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Rear brakes binding

Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,200 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,692 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 39,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2013 36,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

noise from brakes advs brake check

Fail 30 Jul 2013 36,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

noise from brakes advs brake check

Pass 30 Jul 2012 34,299 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,050 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 31,050 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 16,877 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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WD05 BXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD05 BXV, 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 WD05 BXV registered?

WD05 BXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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