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EA55 BDF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 BDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,472 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,625 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,490 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,490 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,406 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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EA55 BDF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA55 BDF, 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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What year was EA55 BDF registered?

EA55 BDF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is EA55 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 BDF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA55 BDF have outstanding finance?

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