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BP05 BWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,858 mi
Last recorded99,858 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 99,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,094 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside reverse lamp inop,replaced bulb

Pass 23 Jul 2024 94,168 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 94,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 90,145 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,892 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at rear joint/ front flexi spliting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 86,892 miles

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sealed exhaust (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split at rear joint/ front flexi spliting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,932 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 82,932 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,714 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,349 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 72,349 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,630 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 57,937 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 52,789 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 44,412 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,412 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,020 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,066 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 33,066 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 28,996 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,002 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 19,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 14,065 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 BWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BWX, 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 BP05 BWX registered?

BP05 BWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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