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BL05 PZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 96,884 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,808 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,441 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 63,354 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 57,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,968 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,940 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,918 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,894 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,441 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 PZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

BL05 PZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 PZW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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