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YE55 BXV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,977 mi
Last recorded28,977 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 BXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 28,977 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 28,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 27,507 miles

general suspension components rusting..

Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,661 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

general suspension components rusting

Pass 3 Nov 2021 26,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,312 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 24,752 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 23,336 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 21,412 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,611 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 18,290 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 16,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 14,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 12,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,885 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 8,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,855 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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YE55 BXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE55 BXV, 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 YE55 BXV registered?

YE55 BXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YE55 BXV safe to buy?

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