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BP05 BUH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,389 mi
Last recorded31,389 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BUH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 31,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r quarter and bumper damage

Pass 5 Dec 2024 21,802 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 16,548 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 16,548 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 15,911 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 15,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 15,890 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 15,885 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 15,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 15,850 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 15,760 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 15,511 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,555 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,376 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 13,707 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,140 miles

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2011 12,304 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,304 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 11,326 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn inner edges

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Oct 2009 9,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 7,493 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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BP05 BUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BP05 BUH, 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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BP05 BUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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