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AJ55 BZX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,443 mi
Last recorded90,443 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding at inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and boot deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet latch seized (secondary)

Fail 25 Apr 2022 85,526 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet latch seized (secondary)

Fail 23 Apr 2022 85,493 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps intermittent (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside works bit late (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet secondry catch part seized

Pass 27 Apr 2021 80,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,408 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized, not working, requires attention.

Fail 3 Mar 2020 67,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized, not working, requires attention.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,153 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,153 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,737 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 51,737 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,029 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak oil filter ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,338 miles

hand brake performance just accectable

Fail 9 Mar 2016 43,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake performance just accectable

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,815 miles

offside front cut outer wall both rear tyres outer inner wall perished

Fail 25 Feb 2015 38,815 miles

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

offside front cut outer wall both rear tyres outer inner wall perished

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 33,085 miles

offside windscreen wiper split

rear tyres, outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,163 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 26,153 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 12 Oct 2009 21,961 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 16,357 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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AJ55 BZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ55 BZX, 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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AJ55 BZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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