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RX55 BNZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,851 mi
Last recorded63,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,851 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 56,963 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 56,963 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,740 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 53,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 53,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,963 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 52,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,169 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,169 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,903 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 43,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,515 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 32,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,886 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,540 miles

slight play in offside front suspension top mount and mount creaks slightly when turned lock to lock

Fail 13 Aug 2008 22,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play in offside front suspension top mount and mount creaks slightly when turned lock to lock

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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RX55 BNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RX55 BNZ, 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 RX55 BNZ registered?

RX55 BNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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