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BF05 HXU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,945 mi
Last recorded58,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 58,945 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,785 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 34,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,315 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,280 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,979 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre badly perished advise replacement.rear brakes binding slightly,advise attn.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,749 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 28,028 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,811 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 27,788 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre perished

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 HXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF05 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

BF05 HXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BF05 HXU safe to buy?

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