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BK05 GYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,785 mi
Last recorded67,785 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,785 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 67,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,449 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 49,961 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 49,961 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 29,098 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 29,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,111 miles

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

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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BK05 GYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK05 GYB, 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 BK05 GYB registered?

BK05 GYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BK05 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 GYB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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