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BG55 BFU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,955 mi
Last recorded81,955 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,955 miles

Brake pipe end(s)/flexible hose ferrules corroded

Front/rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Fail 10 Aug 2022 81,955 miles

Brake pipe end(s)/flexible hose ferrules corroded

Front/rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 811,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

oil leak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,902 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,687 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,112 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,062 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,740 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,378 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,610 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,791 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,330 miles

centre dash damaged

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 BFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG55 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

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

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