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BT55 EYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,040 mi
Last recorded89,040 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 EYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,040 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 79,819 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner/outer sills has signs of repairs/undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 79,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe is corroding

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,040 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,732 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 68,052 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 64,690 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 64,690 miles

All direction indicators not working staying on, not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative staying on. not flashing (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 58,521 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 58,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 53,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant low

Pass 21 Jan 2017 42,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,249 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 34,661 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box clamp area

Fail 4 Feb 2015 34,661 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,017 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,457 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 17,287 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 14,242 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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BT55 EYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BT55 EYK, 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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BT55 EYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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