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FV55 BVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,062 mi
Last recorded95,062 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 95,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 89,091 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,870 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 81,870 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,647 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,187 miles

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroding

front and rear coil springs corroded

pitting and corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front metal brake pipes corroding

front and rear coil springs corroded

pitting and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2015 76,921 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,276 miles

partial bind @ rear wheels

rear brake discs heavily corroded..inners

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

partial bind @ rear wheels

rear brake discs heavily corroded..inners

surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 6 Nov 2012 50,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 37,472 miles

Airbag warning lamp on comes into mot next year

Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,101 miles

Small cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,215 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 15,159 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

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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FV55 BVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FV55 BVF, 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 FV55 BVF registered?

FV55 BVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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