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BL55 UBD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,761 mi
Last recorded83,761 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UBD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 83,761 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn!!

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside bonnet has slight displacement, body hing bolt missing but still secure!!

Fail 4 Aug 2014 83,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pedal rubber worn!!

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside bonnet has slight displacement, body hing bolt missing but still secure!!

Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,112 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,930 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 72,930 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal anti-slip provision split

rear wiper arm incomplete

various body work panel damage

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Fail 7 Jul 2011 66,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake pedal anti-slip provision split

rear screen wash not working

rear wiper arm incomplete

various body work panel damage

vehicle presented boot full unable to fully inspect inner panels

Pass 3 Jul 2010 58,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 30,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on dash.

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

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

O/S front tyre has damage to the outer wall.

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

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

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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BL55 UBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BL55 UBD, 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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BL55 UBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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