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DS05 BNJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,940 mi
Last recorded57,940 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 57,940 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexie pipe weak deteriorateing

Fail 27 Apr 2020 57,940 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s n/s sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty corrodeing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexie pipe weak deteriorateing

Pass 3 May 2019 56,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,806 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside wiper smearing on screen

Pass 8 May 2017 36,581 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 36,580 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 29,857 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)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,349 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 23,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,657 miles

nearside rear tyre perished.recommend replacement ASAP

Fail 27 Jun 2013 19,655 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished.recommend replacement ASAP

Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,246 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)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 16,246 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,221 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,305 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 7,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 6,820 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 6,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DS05 BNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS05 BNJ, 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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DS05 BNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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