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BJ05 LUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,687 mi
Last recorded42,687 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 42,687 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 42,133 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 41,396 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 41,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 40,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 40,447 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,025 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 36,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,240 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,886 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,198 miles

All tyres very perished.

Tyre size 168/60R14 75H

Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,736 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,736 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,043 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,015 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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BJ05 LUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ05 LUF, 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 BJ05 LUF registered?

BJ05 LUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BJ05 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LUF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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