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BD55 CVB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,893 mi
Last recorded82,893 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 CVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,893 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just passed test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front strut top mounting.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 82,891 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just passed test (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play in both front strut top mounting.

Pass 10 May 2018 82,691 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 brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,411 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,085 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 74,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,680 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,795 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,581 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,002 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 33,778 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 CVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CVB, 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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BD55 CVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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