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BT05 LWN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,315 mi
Last recorded42,315 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 LWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 42,315 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front upper top mountings worn, some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front upper top mountings worn, some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,304 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery negative lead (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,541 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 35,242 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 35,242 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 34,744 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 31,735 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 26,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,696 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,358 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,273 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,092 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,359 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 11,377 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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BT05 LWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT05 LWN, 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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BT05 LWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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