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BF05 OLM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,111 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 71,892 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,357 miles

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))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 64,994 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,088 miles

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

brake pipes and ferrules copper greased

re-secured battery

Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,081 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,286 miles

Damage to offside front wing

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,030 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2013 43,020 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,193 miles

o/s/f abs ring broken

Fail 4 Sep 2012 36,137 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,255 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 30,255 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 26,117 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,628 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 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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BF05 OLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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