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BG55 BFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,650 mi
Last recorded112,650 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 112,650 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Fail 24 Feb 2023 112,645 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 28 Feb 2022 104,430 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 97,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet safety catch faulty

park Brake efficiency 16% may req adjustment or repair

Pass 20 May 2020 96,225 miles

Bonnet 2nd stage release faulty

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 May 2020 96,225 miles

Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet 2nd stage release faulty

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,950 miles

Both rear tyres are badly cracked.

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 91,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres are badly cracked.

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 29 Mar 2017 90,104 miles

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Front backing plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smear slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Front backing plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers smear slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,006 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,252 miles

o/s door mirror unit damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s door mirror unit damaged

rear washer inop

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,413 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 66,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

tracking out

Fail 6 Nov 2012 56,440 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 45,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,259 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,219 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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BG55 BFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 BFO, 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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BG55 BFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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