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BL05 YDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,004 mi
Last recorded82,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 81,972 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,260 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of O/S undersill is corroded but not yet weak. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,559 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,327 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 65,311 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 62,034 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,288 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,410 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 48,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 46,319 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 46,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s o/s front tyres cracking slightly on outer walls and inbetween tred pattern

n/s o/s rear tyres cracking inbetween tred pattern

Pass 2 Nov 2012 43,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,278 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,063 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,976 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,777 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 YDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YDK, 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 YDK registered?

BL05 YDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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