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BK05 OFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 OFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,852 miles

slight lift in o/s and n/s front top strut mountings, efficient at test.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 78,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,010 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,484 miles

Nearside Front brake disk worn showing surface corrsoion on outer edge

Offside Rear brake disk worn showing surface corrosion at edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,726 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,039 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,954 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 43,920 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,028 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 30,607 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 OFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 OFA registered?

BK05 OFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is BK05 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 OFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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