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BL05 KZY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

51,605 mi
Last recorded51,605 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 KZY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,605 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear 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))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 27 Feb 2026 51,605 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear 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))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 50,406 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,404 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 48,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,771 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 46,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,060 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 45,060 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,827 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 43,827 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 42,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge ....165..60..14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 42,955 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge ....165..60..14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge 165..60..14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 41,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge 165..60..14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 39,142 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 37,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 37,126 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,529 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2015 31,310 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,352 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,861 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 16,963 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,226 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 KZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

BL05 KZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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