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BD05 PBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,186 mi
Last recorded29,186 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 PBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 29,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 28,609 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 27,589 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 26,843 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 26,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 25,124 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 24,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 24,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 23,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 21,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2016 20,798 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 18,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 17,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2013 15,918 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 14,482 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,672 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,021 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,861 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 8,379 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 8,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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BD05 PBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BD05 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 PBF registered?

BD05 PBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BD05 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 PBF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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