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BK55 VRG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,829 mi
Last recorded122,829 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VRG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 122,829 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,829 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 112,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 112,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,482 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 95,482 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,960 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 85,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,254 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 62,010 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 46,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 VRG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

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

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