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BU05 HLD

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,730 mi
Last recorded84,730 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 HLD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,730 miles

offside rear tyre unevenly worn.

accident damage to vehicle.

damage to front windscreen.

deterioration of both front windscreen wiper blades.

noise from rear brakes.

Pass 28 May 2013 65,617 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 46,571 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,807 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 19,637 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s sill damaged

Fail 27 May 2009 19,637 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s sill damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2008 6,811 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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BU05 HLD is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 HLD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU05 HLD registered?

BU05 HLD is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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