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BD05 DTZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,324 mi
Last recorded73,324 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 DTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,324 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 73,302 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres slightly perished

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,532 miles

Parking brake has just met requirements 16%

Fail 16 Mar 2021 69,508 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,278 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,786 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 54,025 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,103 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,553 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 37,570 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,565 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 19,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,751 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 Apr 2008 11,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BD05 DTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD05 DTZ, 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 BD05 DTZ registered?

BD05 DTZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BD05 DTZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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