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FG55 BZM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,954 mi
Last recorded71,954 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 BZM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 71,954 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 66,355 miles

headlamp tarnished

Fail 10 Oct 2024 66,334 miles

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

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

headlamp tarnished

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 50,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to flexi at side of fuel tank & flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,323 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 46,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 46,215 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,605 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 39,605 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 36,380 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp not working

n/s/r tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,818 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,897 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,402 miles

both front disks pads getting low

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2010 22,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 14,766 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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FG55 BZM 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 FG55 BZM, 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 FG55 BZM registered?

FG55 BZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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