MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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
Bonnet 2nd stage release faulty
Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
o/s door mirror unit damaged
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
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)
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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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG55 BFO registered?
BG55 BFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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