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BL55 YHP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,638 mi
Last recorded50,638 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YHP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 50,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 48,060 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 44,253 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 44,253 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both dipped beam patterns absent. Lenses polished at VTS (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front washers inoperative (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split along over 90% of length. Replaced at VTS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 44,185 miles

View to rear through interior mirror ( non obligatory ) reduced due to sagging headlining.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 44,185 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

View to rear through interior mirror ( non obligatory ) reduced due to sagging headlining.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,934 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 43,624 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 42,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,157 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2018 40,845 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 40,845 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 38,915 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,111 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 38,111 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 36,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 32,902 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,902 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,401 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,597 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 25,597 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,634 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,634 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,389 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,729 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 YHP 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 BL55 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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