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PE05 BYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 BYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,414 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,749 miles

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 88,748 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 82,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre is wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 77,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,609 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 73,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp has a minor crack

Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 62,472 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 62,472 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 5 May 2018 47,558 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 47,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 37,027 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 33,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perishing

parking brake limits only just met

Pass 19 May 2015 31,664 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 30,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 30,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,348 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,483 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,008 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

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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PE05 BYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PE05 BYB, 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 PE05 BYB registered?

PE05 BYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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