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BG55 FZC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,771 mi
Last recorded68,771 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,138 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 63,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,576 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,569 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,486 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,062 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,041 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,920 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,716 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,447 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 FZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

BG55 FZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is BG55 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 FZC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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