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CV55 BYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 75,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 69,742 miles

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2018 69,627 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded all round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 65,593 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 65,588 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 61,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 18 May 2016 61,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 26 May 2015 56,667 miles

centre stoplight out

Fail 26 May 2015 56,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre stoplight out

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,462 miles

rear axle and rear brake disc guards in a rusty condition

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,937 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 32,460 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slight wear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscrribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2010 25,542 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscrribed areas

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,542 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscrribed areas

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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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CV55 BYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CV55 BYB, 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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CV55 BYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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