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BT05 VCE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,500 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,931 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 94,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,601 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,375 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 65,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,131 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 47,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VCE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT05 VCE, 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 BT05 VCE registered?

BT05 VCE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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