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AF55 BGK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,352 mi
Last recorded73,352 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 73,352 miles

engine warning light remains on

Fail 28 Jan 2016 73,352 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning light remains on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,067 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,914 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,420 miles

Oil leak

advise rear noplate light in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2013 53,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

advise rear noplate light in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,536 miles

Oil leak

advise off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

advise off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,315 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,984 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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AF55 BGK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF55 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF55 BGK?

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What year was AF55 BGK registered?

AF55 BGK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AF55 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 BGK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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