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EN05 BYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,028 mi
Last recorded87,028 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 87,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 75,318 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 75,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 68,872 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,166 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,917 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,861 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 36,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 35,576 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 35,576 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 33,878 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 31,901 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 30,535 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 28,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,154 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 24,457 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,942 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 16,853 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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EN05 BYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EN05 BYF, 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 EN05 BYF registered?

EN05 BYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EN05 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 BYF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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