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BP05 BUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,880 mi
Last recorded50,880 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,880 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,446 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)

engine management light illuminated

offside front indicator side repeater lens missing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 41,963 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 36,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,776 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S & O/S FRONT DISC WORN

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 26,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 22,804 miles

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2008 19,523 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 BUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BUF, 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 BP05 BUF registered?

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

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