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KH55 BTY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,184 mi
Last recorded58,184 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 BTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 58,184 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 57,527 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 57,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,453 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 56,930 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 56,847 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 56,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,607 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 56,308 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 56,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 48,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,438 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

very small cracks in rear tyre treads

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,926 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,029 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,931 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 13,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 11,361 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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KH55 BTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KH55 BTY, 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 KH55 BTY registered?

KH55 BTY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is KH55 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH55 BTY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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