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BG05 RVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,584 mi
Last recorded75,584 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,584 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion rear and offside front metal brake pipes

exhaust front flexy deteriorated, slight leak

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

rear tyres deteriorated

secondary bonnet catch faulty

uneven service brake application between fronts

Fail 15 Mar 2022 75,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion rear and offside front metal brake pipes

exhaust front flexy deteriorated, slight leak

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

rear tyres deteriorated

secondary bonnet catch faulty

uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,836 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

exhaust front flexy deteriorated slight leak

front tyres perished, worn outer and inner edges

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

rear tyres deteriorated

secondary bonnet catch faulty

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Fail 15 Mar 2021 71,836 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

exhaust front flexy deteriorated slight leak

front tyres perished, worn outer and inner edges

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

rear tyres deteriorated

secondary bonnet catch faulty

slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres deteriorated

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

uneven service brake application between fronts

Fail 13 Mar 2020 68,106 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres deteriorated

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

exhaust front flexy joint deteriorated

partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,266 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

offside front wheel stiff to rotate

rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Mar 2019 64,266 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

offside front wheel stiff to rotate

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,687 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

front wipers smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2017 58,568 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bad inner egde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bad inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

mixture of summer and winter tyres fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper torn

Fail 12 Apr 2014 40,197 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all tyres perishing

damage n/s/f wing bumper

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,400 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 34,903 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)

Oil leak

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

exhaust downpipe deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2011 30,667 miles

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as have wheel trim which makes it hard to see inside

off side front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,655 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 24,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,465 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,879 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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BG05 RVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BG05 RVF, 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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BG05 RVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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