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BG05 PKF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,019 mi
Last recorded85,019 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 85,019 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 82,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly split but clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 82,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers slightly split but clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,167 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 67,509 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 67,508 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel possible discs and pads (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel possible discs an pads (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 49,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,406 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 45,406 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,865 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall old tyre 07 06

Pass 14 Apr 2017 38,424 miles

Offside Rear tyres have minor cracks

Fail 14 Apr 2017 38,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear tyres have minor cracks

Pass 29 Mar 2016 34,537 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,537 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 30,185 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slight buckle

slight play o/s & n/s/f strut top mounts

Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,608 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 10,144 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 8,907 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,079 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 8,079 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 7,274 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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BG05 PKF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG05 PKF, 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 BG05 PKF registered?

BG05 PKF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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