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BN55 MRU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,697 mi
Last recorded140,697 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,697 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 110,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 95,985 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers seat belt (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,965 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,432 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 13 Sep 2012 55,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,276 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,751 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 20,568 miles

near side front tyre down to 2mm

Fail 13 Aug 2008 20,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre down to 2mm

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 MRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

BN55 MRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is BN55 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 MRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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