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BN55 YYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,331 mi
Last recorded91,331 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 YYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 91,331 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,960 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 85,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 79,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,258 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 50,223 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,994 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Off side front tyre has a split on the outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,238 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,472 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,164 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 YYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

BN55 YYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is BN55 YYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 YYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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