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MW55 BXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,551 mi
Last recorded28,551 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 BXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,201 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 26,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cannot clearly see front brake pads

nearside wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 17 Oct 2011 24,600 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,252 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,310 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,491 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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MW55 BXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MW55 BXX, 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 MW55 BXX registered?

MW55 BXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is MW55 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 BXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MW55 BXX have outstanding finance?

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