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BF55 MLL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,734 mi
Last recorded101,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MLL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2019 101,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 97,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 90,271 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 90,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 77,477 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view before test

Fail 23 May 2016 77,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Item(s) removed from drivers view before test

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 29 May 2015 66,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,385 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,511 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,701 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 12,490 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake slight restricted movement

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,502 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 11 May 2010 9,858 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,694 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 MLL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BF55 MLL, 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 BF55 MLL registered?

BF55 MLL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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