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BF05 FYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,323 mi
Last recorded80,323 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,323 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,632 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,935 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,935 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 42,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,876 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,840 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tyre size 165/65R14 75H

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,689 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 24,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,408 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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BF05 FYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF05 FYX, 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 BF05 FYX registered?

BF05 FYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 FYX safe to buy?

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