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PL05 BWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,655 mi
Last recorded133,655 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 BWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 133,655 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 133,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 133,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,576 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 16 Mar 2015 124,274 miles

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 19 Mar 2014 120,393 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Mar 2014 120,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Mar 2014 120,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

NSR tyre cracked

OSR tyre cracked

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 117,151 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,470 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 77,257 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 77,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 63,808 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 49,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

securing clip missing off offside rear handbrake cable (caliper end)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 49,755 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

securing clip missing off offside rear handbrake cable (caliper end)

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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PL05 BWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PL05 BWC, 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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PL05 BWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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