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BD55 CUO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 86,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 67,812 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 67,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 28 Jan 2011 50,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 30,373 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 30,373 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,860 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 CUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CUO, 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 CUO registered?

BD55 CUO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BD55 CUO safe to buy?

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