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BG55 PFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,229 mi
Last recorded90,229 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 77,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 77,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,950 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 75,926 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,857 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 64,053 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,772 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 55,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 51,631 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,682 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,806 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,098 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,917 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,088 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,684 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 20,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,739 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 PFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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