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PE05 BYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2019 71,863 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak at rear of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 68,661 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 68,616 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working works intermittently. (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine oil low.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 66,211 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 63,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,061 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,255 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,841 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,941 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 30,941 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,955 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 17,955 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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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PE05 BYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PE05 BYW, 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 PE05 BYW registered?

PE05 BYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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