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BK05 OEL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,304 mi
Last recorded44,304 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier ADVISE SECURE. (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 41,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding SUSPECT CALIPER. (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier ADVISE SECURE. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE OLD & PERISHING,2004 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE.

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE LOW ON TREAD,3-1.6 MM,REPLACE A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective FRONT WIPER BLADE DAMAGED. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE,CLOSE TO CORDS,REPLACE A.S.A.P(165-60X14T)) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT & WORN OUT.

Rear REAR BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,824 miles

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2004 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(165-60X14H)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2004 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.(165-60X14H)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 25,913 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 22,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 21,934 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play some play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 20,436 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,696 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 17,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,612 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 12,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 10,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 8,470 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2008 6,430 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 OEL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

BK05 OEL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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