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BF05 KTL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,772 mi
Last recorded26,772 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 KTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 24,685 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 20,580 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 19,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,691 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 18,691 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,424 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 16,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,383 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 15,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 12,528 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,674 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 9,684 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 8,317 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,059 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,397 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 KTL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 KTL registered?

BF05 KTL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is BF05 KTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 KTL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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