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BG05 ZPC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,544 mi
Last recorded43,544 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,544 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 42,727 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 42,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 40,951 miles

Lower engine mount worn

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 39,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 38,571 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

Pass 22 May 2020 37,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 34,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 34,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 33,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 32,384 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 31,562 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 31,562 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,570 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,837 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 22,654 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 13,375 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 ZPC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

BG05 ZPC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BG05 ZPC safe to buy?

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