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BK05 KEU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,044 mi
Last recorded53,044 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,044 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,847 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 46,827 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,605 miles

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2013 36,600 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 28,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,761 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 9,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

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

Is BK05 KEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 KEU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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