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KY05 BSV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,112 mi
Last recorded97,112 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 BSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear joint (minor) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 97,112 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to Rear joint (minor) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 90,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,723 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,877 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,987 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,985 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,341 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,534 miles

slight play in both top suspension mounts

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,099 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,289 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in the side wall

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,225 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 BSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

KY05 BSV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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