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YY55 BWG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 65,979 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Fail 16 Aug 2017 65,979 miles

Brake performance not tested dew to pipe burst (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill carroded holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sill bk (2.4.A.3)

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,580 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,218 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 57,218 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s o/s rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 52,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s o/s rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,777 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 43,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,022 miles

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 32,663 miles

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,936 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 20,549 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 14,025 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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YY55 BWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY55 BWG, 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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YY55 BWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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