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BG55 YXY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,147 mi
Last recorded46,147 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,147 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread 165/60/14

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 46,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread 165/60/14

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2016 43,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 38,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 28,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,260 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,590 miles

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 13,104 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 YXY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

BG55 YXY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is BG55 YXY safe to buy?

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