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WF05 BYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,659 mi
Last recorded40,659 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 BYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner pad possibly slightly damp / suspected caliper starting to seep very slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner pad damp / suspected caliper starting to seep

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 32,841 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 31,629 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 29,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 27,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 25,169 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right hand lower corner of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 25,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in right hand lower screen corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 23,637 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 21,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,685 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 19,683 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 16,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,275 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 14,232 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,876 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 7,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,903 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 5,903 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 BYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WF05 BYX, 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 WF05 BYX registered?

WF05 BYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

Is WF05 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 BYX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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