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BT05 LWP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,978 mi
Last recorded94,978 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 94,978 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint broken and rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside not working (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front ABS wire not fixed to inner wing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm the legal requirements is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside track rod end split pin missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm the legal requirements is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 87,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper MacPherson strut has slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,017 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,822 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 65,195 miles

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s front tyre low inner edge

o/s rear tyre slight low inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2015 58,014 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

limited caliper movement o/s rear

Pass 11 Jul 2015 58,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

limited caliper movement o/s rear

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,450 miles

o/s rear handbrake cable / caliper sticking slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,494 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 47,492 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking on edge

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,172 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,193 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 38,193 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,783 miles

n/s front tyre cut in sidewall no cords showing

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,993 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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BT05 LWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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