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KN55 BFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,337 mi
Last recorded105,337 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 BFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,337 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,629 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,152 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,665 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 82,667 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 82,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,547 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 64,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative caliper leaver (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 57,521 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 57,521 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,259 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,258 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,404 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,305 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise front tyres worn inner edges

eml lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 16,633 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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KN55 BFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KN55 BFE, 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 KN55 BFE registered?

KN55 BFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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