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KY05 BCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,697 mi
Last recorded84,697 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,697 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 84,697 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount has excessive play and movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 76,378 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,702 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 72,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 51,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,457 miles

front exhaust flexi loose/broken exhaust system still secure not blowing

Fail 10 Oct 2018 48,457 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexi loose/broken exhaust system still secure not blowing

Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,569 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 40,485 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 35,515 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 29,713 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 27,611 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 27,611 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 23,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,982 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,343 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,157 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,507 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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KY05 BCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY05 BCX, 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 KY05 BCX registered?

KY05 BCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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