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BK05 GYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,148 mi
Last recorded45,148 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 45,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 41,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***BOTH SIDES*** (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle coil-springs have signs of corrosion

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 40,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 38,761 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,433 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 36,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 34,102 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 34,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,979 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,163 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,148 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,318 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2013 25,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,048 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,938 miles

offside front tyre nailed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,857 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,192 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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BK05 GYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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