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BD55 CBU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

138,507 mi
Last recorded138,507 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 138,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,154 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 113,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 96,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,175 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,893 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,913 miles

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

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

front and rear wipers worn

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,667 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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BD55 CBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 BD55 CBU, 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 BD55 CBU registered?

BD55 CBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BD55 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 CBU 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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