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ND55 BFU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,158 mi
Last recorded31,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 BFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,158 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 31,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 27,955 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 27,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 26,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 25,646 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 24,851 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 24,091 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 23,080 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 23,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,963 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,862 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 22,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 22,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,102 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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ND55 BFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ND55 BFU, 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 ND55 BFU registered?

ND55 BFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is ND55 BFU safe to buy?

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