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BG55 BGV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,744 mi
Last recorded110,744 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 110,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2020 106,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 98,159 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 98,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 87,027 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 76,577 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 66,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,503 miles

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

free play in handbrake

n/s/r/handbrake 18%

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,128 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 61,123 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,079 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shapen

Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,180 miles

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

engine mil lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,186 miles

engine management light on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 20,577 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside front tyre has split across entire width of tyre no cords or canvas exposed

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 BGV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

BG55 BGV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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