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BG05 ZNZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,679 mi
Last recorded77,679 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,679 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,552 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,464 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 73,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 73,659 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,874 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 65,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged abs ring on shaft. (1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,246 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 56,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 52,383 miles

oil filter leaking

play o/s front top mount

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut inner sidewall

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,884 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 45,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 42,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,545 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 34,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,130 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 32,129 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 2011 29,929 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 25,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 22,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,406 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 ZNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

BG05 ZNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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