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K9 BFT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,984 mi
Last recorded25,984 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 BFT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 25,984 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 25,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 22,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 21,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 20,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 19,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 18,979 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 18,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 17,066 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 15,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,676 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 14,676 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 13,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 11,821 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 11,325 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 10,648 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,369 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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K9 BFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K9 BFT, 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 K9 BFT registered?

K9 BFT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is K9 BFT safe to buy?

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