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KY05 BSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 78,459 miles

both rear tyres border line

Fail 21 Dec 2016 78,428 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads on steel (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres border line

Pass 23 Dec 2015 68,341 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,943 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,938 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,932 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,720 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 BSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY05 BSX registered?

KY05 BSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is KY05 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 BSX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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