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BD05 UDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,160 mi
Last recorded134,160 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 UDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 134,160 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed n/s and o/s (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres sidewalls slight cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2016 129,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 127,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 123,332 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 118,252 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 118,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 111,733 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 111,733 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 105,708 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 105,709 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

spare tyre worn out

Pass 25 May 2010 98,472 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 86,259 miles

Offside 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 30 May 2008 71,427 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 71,426 miles

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

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

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

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 UDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD05 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

BD05 UDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is BD05 UDJ safe to buy?

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