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BP05 DRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,516 mi
Last recorded90,516 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 DRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 90,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,506 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,042 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 82,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,139 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 60,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 44,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,369 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 DRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

BP05 DRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BP05 DRX safe to buy?

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