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BG55 XUB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,230 mi
Last recorded44,230 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 XUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 44,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 43,836 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 43,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 43,357 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 43,116 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 43,116 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,922 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 42,339 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 40,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 39,938 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,838 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 38,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,285 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 36,285 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,287 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,331 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 30,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,408 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,478 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,579 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 18,579 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,097 miles

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

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

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 XUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 XUB registered?

BG55 XUB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is BG55 XUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 XUB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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