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BG55 PFD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,206 mi
Last recorded34,206 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 34,206 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 32,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 32,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 30,663 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 30,115 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 30,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 29,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 28,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 27,788 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 25,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 24,223 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 24,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,196 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 20,988 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 20,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,362 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 18,130 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,130 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 16,122 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 13,226 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,484 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 PFD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

BG55 PFD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is BG55 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 PFD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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