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BF55 MJJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,517 mi
Last recorded75,517 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,517 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,391 miles

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

Oil leak.

View to all brake pads restricted.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,390 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak.

View to all brake pads restricted.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,906 miles

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

exhaust system corroded slightly

Fail 15 Jul 2015 56,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,749 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 51,745 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 49,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,204 miles

front + rear number plates starting to look disfigured

Fail 20 Jun 2011 41,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front + rear number plates starting to look disfigured

Pass 24 Jun 2010 35,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre hi-level brake light inop

Pass 30 Jun 2009 30,490 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,842 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BF55 MJJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF55 MJJ, 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 BF55 MJJ registered?

BF55 MJJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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