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WF05 BKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,363 mi
Last recorded112,363 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,363 miles

both front top mounts poor condition

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Fail 9 Oct 2020 112,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front top mounts poor condition

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 103,340 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear coil springs corroded

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,907 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

bonnet catch siezing up

clutch worn and pedal stiff

oil level on minimum

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp on

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,011 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp on

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,931 miles

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

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2014 58,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,264 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 45,264 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,764 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,614 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,316 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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WF05 BKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF05 BKL, 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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WF05 BKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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