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BL55 YHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,645 mi
Last recorded76,645 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 76,645 miles

Nearside Front top mount worn

Offside Front top mount worn

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 15 Apr 2025 71,845 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 71,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 65,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 62,957 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 62,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,195 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 61,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads look low on nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 60,391 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 58,455 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 55,448 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 52,172 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,198 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 49,198 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 46,959 miles

Child seats fitted to O/S & N/S rear seats at time of test

N/S Handbrake lever not fully returning on caliper

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,959 miles

Child seats fitted to O/S & N/S rear seats at time of test

N/S Handbrake lever not fully returning on caliper

Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 38,123 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 32,735 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,735 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,639 miles

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

nsr seat belt not checked correctly due to child seat fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,086 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,837 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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BL55 YHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BL55 YHN, 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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BL55 YHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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