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PL05 BVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

69,088 mi
Last recorded69,088 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 BVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,088 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,893 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 63,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear and centre broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 58,342 miles

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

Offside Rear light lense repaired by coloured tape

Fail 20 Feb 2024 58,342 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested unable to rotate wheel excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer back box/ clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear light lense repaired by coloured tape

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 53,226 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive OIL FILTER? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 47,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense repaired by coloured tape

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 47,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 240-100 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water bottle full (blockage) (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense repaired by coloured tape

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,455 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 40,563 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 40,563 miles

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear repaired by tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 35,752 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight movement

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 35,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs all round pitting

Fail 22 Jan 2018 35,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres cracking on tread

brake discs all round pitting

Pass 20 Feb 2017 34,847 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 34,847 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 28,848 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 21,775 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 21,770 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 15,105 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 12,561 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 10,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 10,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 7,397 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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PL05 BVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL05 BVW, 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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PL05 BVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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