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AY55 BBK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 BBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 77,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 65,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 61,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 54,891 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 49,103 miles

Both front tyres Very cracked & perished and over 10 years old

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 49,103 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front tyres Very cracked & perished and over 10 years old

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 48,774 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 28 Apr 2017 48,773 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges and has a nail in the tread

Offside Rear brake calliper wet, indicating a possible leak, but not leaking at time of test

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished, but not exposing any cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,949 miles

Front wiper blades split

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2016 47,949 miles

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

Front wiper blades split

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,416 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished heavily

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,459 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,333 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,333 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 14 Feb 2012 44,351 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Feb 2012 44,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,536 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,776 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,869 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 32,787 miles

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

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

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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AY55 BBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY55 BBK, 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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AY55 BBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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