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BK55 SBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,589 mi
Last recorded85,589 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 SBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 85,589 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 85,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 83,231 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,626 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 80,608 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front and rear :tyres perished nearside rear : tyre perished

Fail 4 Oct 2017 80,599 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,157 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 72,404 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,381 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,381 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,375 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,375 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 53,231 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 53,231 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,608 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

high level stop light inoprative

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

high level stop light inoprative

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,461 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 39,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,476 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,018 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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BK55 SBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK55 SBO, 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 BK55 SBO registered?

BK55 SBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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