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FM05 BZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,381 mi
Last recorded69,381 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 BZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,381 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 60,702 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 60,527 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 45,350 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 45,735 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 35,594 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r brake ferrules corroding .

Pass 22 Aug 2015 33,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 32,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside wiperblade split but still clears windscreen effectively

Pass 7 Jul 2013 31,953 miles

nearside rear light cluster has slight damage

Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,747 miles

front wipers smearing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 25,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,158 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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FM05 BZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FM05 BZU, 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 FM05 BZU registered?

FM05 BZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 BZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 BZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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