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GY05 BWB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,031 mi
Last recorded59,031 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 BWB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 59,031 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 58,726 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 58,726 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all the rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 58,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,655 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 18 Mar 2022 57,655 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 56,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 56,257 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,598 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,962 miles

advise strong both front tyres badly perished and split very close to cords !!

front number plate damaged

rear number plate badly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,363 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 48,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,852 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 36,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,287 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 31,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 16,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GY05 BWB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GY05 BWB, 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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GY05 BWB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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