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GD54 BTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 BTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 91,400 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 91,400 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 84,266 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,193 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 78,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 64,955 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,981 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,887 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 47,980 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 42,127 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge (raised tread) 165/60/14

Pass 28 Feb 2009 42,127 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on inside edge (raised tread) 165/60/14

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,712 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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GD54 BTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GD54 BTE, 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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GD54 BTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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