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BG55 BFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,033 mi
Last recorded79,033 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,033 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 72,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,085 miles

Both rear tyres perished too excess

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside 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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre valve stem deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,200 miles

slight play in os strut top mtg==rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 19 Sep 2012 52,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

anti slip brake pedal slight wear

o/s/r/bumpper slight damage tapped

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

anti slip brake pedal slight wear

o/s/r/bumpper slight damage tapped

Pass 19 Sep 2011

BRAKE RUBBER WORN==ACC DAMAGE OSR==FR DISCS WORN==FR ABS RINGS CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2011

BRAKE RUBBER WORN==ACC DAMAGE OSR==FR DISCS WORN==FR ABS RINGS CORRODED

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,725 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 36,725 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

SLIGHT BLOW EXH BACK JOINT

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,162 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,584 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 BFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG55 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

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

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