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MD55 BWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,362 mi
Last recorded35,362 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 BWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 35,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 34,989 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 33,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 33,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 32,726 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 31,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 30,122 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 29,351 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,238 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 26,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 19,863 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Dec 2013 16,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 13,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 10,518 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,784 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 6,641 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 5,097 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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MD55 BWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MD55 BWY, 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 MD55 BWY registered?

MD55 BWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is MD55 BWY safe to buy?

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