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BN55 MPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,803 mi
Last recorded56,803 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,803 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 56,304 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 55,750 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 54,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp buy rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 53,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 52,036 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 52,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 46,973 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,107 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 45,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,489 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 39,489 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 18 Sep 2014 34,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,460 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 26,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,100 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor cracks at rear tyre walls

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,527 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,951 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 10,924 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 MPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

BN55 MPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BN55 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 MPX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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