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BL05 KZP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,404 mi
Last recorded46,404 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 46,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 46,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 43,139 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 40,821 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 38,507 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 33,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 24,906 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,595 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 24,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 19,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 14,325 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 14,123 miles

osf nsf nsr tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,023 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,222 miles

n/s/f tyre heavy cracking on outer wall

n/s/r tyre heavy cracking on outer wall

o/s/f tyre heavy cracking on outer wall

Fail 10 Jun 2013 11,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres cracking between tread showing signs of age and deterioration

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,341 miles

all four tyres cracking between tread showing signs of age and deterioration

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 9,286 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 6,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 5,806 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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BL05 KZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BL05 KZP, 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 BL05 KZP registered?

BL05 KZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 KZP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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