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BG55 BGX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,205 mi
Last recorded44,205 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 44,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 42,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 40,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,038 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,823 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 32,678 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,090 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,153 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,021 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,033 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2011 17,179 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 13,793 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 10,893 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 8,339 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,246 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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BG55 BGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG55 BGX, 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 BG55 BGX registered?

BG55 BGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BG55 BGX safe to buy?

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