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BG05 ZPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 108,431 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 107,534 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexy deteriated

offside and nearside suspension top mounts play

Fail 7 Apr 2022 107,532 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust flexy deteriated

offside and nearside suspension top mounts play

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

front exhaust flexy deteriated

offside and nearside front top suspension bushes play

Pass 28 May 2019 103,797 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts slight play

Pass 26 May 2018 96,492 miles

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 26 May 2018 96,492 miles

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

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 19 May 2017 85,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner + outer boots (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre light surface cracking

bonnet safety catch seizing

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 78,669 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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,311 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2014 68,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 58,038 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,349 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,832 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 ZPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BG05 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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