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BL05 YCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,472 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition silencer

Fail 17 Jun 2016 92,209 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust in poor condition silencer

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,046 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,703 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 29,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,674 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 YCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

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

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