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BL54 VYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,686 mi
Last recorded84,686 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 84,686 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 84,684 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 77,836 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 77,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,838 miles

offside front tyre as a nail

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,985 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,749 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 50,705 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,705 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,093 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,220 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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BL54 VYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL54 VYV, 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 BL54 VYV registered?

BL54 VYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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The MOT history for BL54 VYV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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