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BK55 VRF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,284 mi
Last recorded121,284 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VRF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 115,522 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 115,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face complete corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 105,761 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,912 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2017 95,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking At brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 78,036 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 78,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,034 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,698 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,692 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear to both front tyres inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2009 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,417 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 VRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRF, 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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BK55 VRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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