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BL55 YHM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,629 miles

Nearside sill deformed.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 74,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside sill deformed.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,280 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged.

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 63,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside sill damaged.

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 46,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,845 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Fail 8 Nov 2013 33,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner egdes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,998 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,411 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,409 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,636 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 12,230 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 12,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

BL55 YHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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