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BN55 MPZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,258 mi
Last recorded92,258 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 92,258 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 90,350 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 90,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle faulty (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced stop light/postion light bulb in wrong way around (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 82,583 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,542 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 72,542 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,529 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,864 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,124 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,218 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,580 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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BN55 MPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 BN55 MPZ, 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 BN55 MPZ registered?

BN55 MPZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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