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BL55 UBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,986 mi
Last recorded119,986 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 119,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2016 119,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2015 111,104 miles

offside rear disc corroded/pitted.

Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise clutch pedal travel

aircon pipe broken

both rear tyres cracking on outter sidewall

offside rear disc slightly scored

Fail 21 Jun 2014 98,155 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise clutch pedal travel

aircon pipe broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outter sidewall

offside rear disc slightly scored

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,191 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,915 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 74,915 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,146 miles

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

front and rear discs pitted

o/s/f top shock mount has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,135 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 66,130 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 43,606 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 7 Jan 2009 43,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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 UBF 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 69.2%.

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

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