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BP05 BUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,392 mi
Last recorded92,392 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,392 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

osf tyre on 3mm

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2018 92,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

osf tyre on 3mm

Nearside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing bald inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2017 88,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,744 miles

grease on nsf cv gaiter

marks on nsr seatbelt

Fail 11 Nov 2015 83,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

grease on nsf cv gaiter

marks on nsr seatbelt

Pass 10 Dec 2014 77,313 miles

exhaust flexi pipe corroding

grease on nsf cv gaiter

Fail 9 Dec 2014 77,283 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe corroding

grease on nsf cv gaiter

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,330 miles

grease on nsf cv gaiter

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,625 miles

rear number plate loose

Pass 4 Jan 2012 54,252 miles

dent in osf wheel

rear number plate loose

slight runout in osr wheel/tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,252 miles

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

dent in osf wheel

rear number plate loose

slight runout in osr wheel/tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2010 45,885 miles

nsf wiperblade splitting,dent in osf wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,382 miles

dent in osf wheel

play in osf top shock absorber mount

suspect damage to osf suspension ref wheel setback

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 BUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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