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KY05 BFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,666 mi
Last recorded87,666 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 83,824 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 83,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,214 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 74,643 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 74,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,410 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre inner edge has slight cracks.

Fail 13 Sep 2011 71,410 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly worn.

Offside rear tyre inner edge has slight cracks.

Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,986 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 68,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,967 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,780 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 46,780 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 BFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY05 BFP, 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 BFP registered?

KY05 BFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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