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DA05 BMV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,771 mi
Last recorded52,771 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 52,771 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front top mounts worn

front exhaust flexi coming apart

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 34,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 34,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,782 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 33,782 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 31,659 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,587 miles

front brake discs inner worn

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,359 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,252 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,972 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 23,424 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,424 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 18,171 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,171 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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DA05 BMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA05 BMV, 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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DA05 BMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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