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BD55 KHM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 113,624 miles

ALL SPLASH BACKS CORRODED

Fail 5 Apr 2021 113,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer /flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SPLASH BACKS CORRODED

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,433 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,431 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 106,429 miles

all brake discs back plates rusting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

vehicle shows signs of being stood for a period of time

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake discs back plates rusting

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

vehicle shows signs of being stood for a period of time

Pass 6 May 2016 100,488 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 100,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear seats folded down. To much stuff on top to secure them in the upright position! (6.2.A.2)

Engine light on!

Engine oil cap missing!

Oil leak!

Pass 20 May 2015 93,152 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 93,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 82,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,167 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,679 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 69,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,812 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded but satisfactory brake results.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,812 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded but satisfactory brake results.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 48,512 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,472 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,434 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 KHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD55 KHM, 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 KHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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