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BF05 HYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,120 mi
Last recorded60,120 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 HYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,893 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 57,862 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both front top shocker bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 55,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jan 2018 51,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,592 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 41,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 24,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 11,942 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 11,942 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 8,391 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 7,062 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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BF05 HYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

BF05 HYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BF05 HYM safe to buy?

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