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KY05 BFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,906 mi
Last recorded88,906 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,906 miles

Offside Front wing panels corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 88,896 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust system brocken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wing panels corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 71,944 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,789 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Offside Front top mount slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 55,069 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,812 miles

front reg loose

oil leak unable to locate

rear reg deteriorated

suspension noise unable to locate

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,933 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 47,967 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013

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

n/s/f tyres close to legal

n/s/r tyre close to legal

Pass 12 Mar 2012 45,756 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Mar 2011 43,573 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,948 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,315 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,577 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 BFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BFK, 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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KY05 BFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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