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BL05 YCY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,887 mi
Last recorded130,887 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 130,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 130,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 121,731 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 105,485 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 95,533 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 86,540 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 77,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 67,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 47,485 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,967 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2008 32,936 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 YCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YCY, 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 YCY registered?

BL05 YCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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