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BF55 MKG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,453 mi
Last recorded88,453 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,453 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,975 miles

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

Oil leak

battery secured with cable ties

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2014 82,928 miles

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery secured with cable ties

n/s rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,174 miles

o/s+n/s front tyres close to wear limit

cenre hi-level brake light inop

n/s rear lamp lens broken

Fail 5 Sep 2013 73,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cenre hi-level brake light inop

n/s rear lamp lens broken

o/s+n/s front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 25 Aug 2012 63,102 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

o/s/r tyre showing signs of perishing (sidewalls cracked)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,901 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 51,901 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,358 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,358 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,601 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,024 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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BF55 MKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BF55 MKG, 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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BF55 MKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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