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BL05 YCZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,720 mi
Last recorded87,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 81,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2019 76,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 72,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 72,851 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 65,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake needs adjusting

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 65,859 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake needs adjusting

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,780 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,418 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,899 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,056 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 34,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,960 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,917 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 24,866 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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 YCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCZ, 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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BL05 YCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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