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EN54 BFV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,798 mi
Last recorded124,798 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 BFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,798 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,785 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 124,778 miles

Nearside wiper split but still clears screen

some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,929 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 116,929 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 103,922 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 91,439 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,701 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,480 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,480 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,236 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,543 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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EN54 BFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EN54 BFV, 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

How do I check the history of EN54 BFV?

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What year was EN54 BFV registered?

EN54 BFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is EN54 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 BFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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