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BL05 CXH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,117 mi
Last recorded59,117 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 CXH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,117 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake & parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 59,117 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake & parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 55,458 miles

Nearside Front dragging slightly

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

both rear discs corroding on inside faces

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,778 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,232 miles

both rear tyre cracking tread

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,695 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine management lamp on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2014 46,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

engine management lamp on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,875 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 29,214 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 23,417 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,446 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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BL05 CXH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL05 CXH, 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 BL05 CXH registered?

BL05 CXH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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