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BT55 EYP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,182 mi
Last recorded49,182 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all 4 front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 49,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all 4 front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 47,326 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

UNABLE TO SEE REAR BRAKE PAD CONDITION

Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,037 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 45,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

UNABLE TO SEE FRONT BRAKE PADS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,442 miles

exhaust front pipe broken

o/s/r wheel binding on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,946 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in osr tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Nov 2012 31,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,389 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,047 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 1 Dec 2008 14,047 miles

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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BT55 EYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT55 EYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 EYP registered?

BT55 EYP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is BT55 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 EYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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