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EN54 BFM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,260 mi
Last recorded29,260 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 BFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 29,260 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 29,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 29,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,021 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 28,996 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 28,995 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking Caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 28,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 28,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 28,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Slight cracking on rear tyres

Pass 7 Feb 2017 27,151 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 25,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 20,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,733 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 18,719 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

parts of exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,009 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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,614 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 9,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 8,441 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 6,184 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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EN54 BFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EN54 BFM, 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 EN54 BFM registered?

EN54 BFM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is EN54 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 BFM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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