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KM05 BEO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 BEO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 68,219 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 68,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 64,748 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 64,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 61,309 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2022 57,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 53,727 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 52,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 50,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 47,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 44,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 35,540 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 31,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,956 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,516 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 16,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fluid leak

nsf inner cv boot leaking

wipes poor

Pass 24 May 2011 16,871 miles

fluid leak

nsf inner cv boot leaking

wipes poor

Pass 20 May 2010 14,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,530 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 9,506 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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KM05 BEO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KM05 BEO, 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 KM05 BEO registered?

KM05 BEO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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