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BG55 BHW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,867 mi
Last recorded57,867 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 BHW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 57,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 52,840 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 52,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 48,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe gas leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 48,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex pipe gas leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 42,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 37,145 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 36,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 34,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 31,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 27,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 22,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 20,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,080 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,285 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 11,289 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 BHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BHW, 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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BG55 BHW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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