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AO05 BZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

33,366 mi
Last recorded33,366 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,366 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly when rotated manually

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 32,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 32,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,436 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre slight damage to outer wall

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,258 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear brakes binding

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,188 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

STRUGGLED TO PASS EMMISSIONS, SERVICE????

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,509 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,759 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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AO05 BZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO05 BZW, 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 AO05 BZW registered?

AO05 BZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 BZW shows 12 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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