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BN55 LBL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LBL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 59,549 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 59,549 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,758 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 58,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,805 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 57,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 57,026 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,380 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 55,637 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 55,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 54,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 53,201 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,395 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,886 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 46,886 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 36,703 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,764 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 31,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 23,034 miles

sills covered

Fail 29 Dec 2010 23,034 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

sills covered

Pass 19 Dec 2009 15,018 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 15,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 8,614 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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BN55 LBL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN55 LBL, 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 BN55 LBL registered?

BN55 LBL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is BN55 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LBL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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