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AP05 BWB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,542 mi
Last recorded32,542 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 BWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,542 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 27,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/r inner tyre wall slight cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 27,045 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r inner tyre wall slight cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2013 21,806 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,806 miles

slight play in o/s/f top shock mount

Pass 22 May 2012 21,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,920 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 18,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 15,232 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

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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AP05 BWB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP05 BWB, 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 AP05 BWB registered?

AP05 BWB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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