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BK05 OEV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 58,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Pinch bolt needs attention

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight play in bush

Pass 23 Jan 2019 54,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play in bush

Offside Front pinch bolt needs attention

Fail 22 Jan 2019 54,714 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has play in bush

Offside Front pinch bolt needs attention

Pass 23 Jan 2018 53,112 miles

Age cracks in both rear tyres

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint pinch bolt needs attention.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 52,361 miles

Both rear tyres have ages in tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight roughness in steering system

Fail 10 Feb 2017 52,360 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres have ages in tread

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight roughness in steering system

Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,622 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2016 45,614 miles

Front Power steering pump drive system defective strong vibration on lock to lock (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure wishbone bolt incorrect causing severe play (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

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

damage to bonnet

oil leak and contamination underside

Fail 23 Jan 2016 45,326 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 35,478 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 35,472 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 28,554 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 28,554 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf tyre outer edge feathering

Pass 20 Mar 2012 95,113 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,980 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs worn.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 43,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,599 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 OEV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OEV, 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 OEV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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