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BP05 BMU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,536 mi
Last recorded92,536 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 92,536 miles

Both sides rear inner sill covered with underseal

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,738 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Very heavy clutch pedal

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 80,630 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 77,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres light cracking

slight leak exhaust front pipe

Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,020 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,086 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 69,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,038 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly warped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edgeclose to cords none exposed at time off test

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,625 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 55,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 47,270 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 43,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,664 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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BP05 BMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BP05 BMU, 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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BP05 BMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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