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BL04 HOL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,512 mi
Last recorded71,512 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 HOL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,512 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,133 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,125 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 64,125 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,029 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 45,474 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres outer shoulder slight cracking

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,597 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,063 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 16,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,309 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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BL04 HOL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL04 HOL, 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 BL04 HOL registered?

BL04 HOL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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The MOT history for BL04 HOL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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