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DS05 BXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,998 mi
Last recorded36,998 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,998 miles

Front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2018 33,533 miles

Front flexi exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,471 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge and worn on tyre wall

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,223 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,154 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 May 2011 21,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 21,241 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 15,244 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 11,771 miles

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 BXR 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 92.3%.

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 DS05 BXR, 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 DS05 BXR registered?

DS05 BXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DS05 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 BXR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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