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BN55 MMV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,965 mi
Last recorded42,965 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 MMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 42,965 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear both (inner/outer)wall is cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 42,279 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 41,428 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 38,623 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 37,632 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 35,673 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,762 miles

Parking brake performance only just met the required effort

Pass 17 May 2017 31,246 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 31,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 28,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,635 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 20,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 16,796 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 13,567 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 13,567 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 7,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 6,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,400 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 MMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN55 MMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 MMV registered?

BN55 MMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is BN55 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 MMV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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