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BL55 WXS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,961 mi
Last recorded75,961 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 75,961 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 75,958 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,758 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 74,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,958 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,850 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,051 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,871 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 52,940 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 52,940 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,541 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,777 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 45,571 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 38,332 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,956 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,007 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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BL55 WXS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 BL55 WXS, 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 BL55 WXS registered?

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

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