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T999 BUR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 BUR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,612 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 46,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 44,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,852 miles

n/s/rear tyre wall craking /perished

Fail 9 Oct 2012 33,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/rear tyre wall craking /perished

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,830 miles

Oil leak

both front wiperblades are split but still clearing the windscreen

both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Fail 7 Mar 2011 27,822 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

both front wiperblades are split but still clearing the windscreen

both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,600 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)

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre bald on inside edge

service brake pedal anti slip pad slightly detriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2009 19,279 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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T999 BUR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T999 BUR, 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 T999 BUR registered?

T999 BUR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is T999 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T999 BUR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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