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BP05 CAX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,778 mi
Last recorded71,778 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 71,778 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,505 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,505 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,230 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 67,230 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,724 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,397 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,639 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 51,637 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,283 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,280 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 CAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CAX, 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 CAX registered?

BP05 CAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is BP05 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 CAX shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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