MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up. leaked out (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm and perished 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes and ferrules copper greased
re-secured battery
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn not holding (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Both front lower arms have corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Damage to offside front wing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted
o/s/f abs ring broken
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f abs ring broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 OLM 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 58.8%.
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 BF05 OLM, 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 OLM registered?
BF05 OLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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