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BJ05 LUD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,418 mi
Last recorded70,418 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LUD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,930 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 68,930 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,195 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 65,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,939 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 63,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 62,927 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 62,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 53,859 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,859 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,716 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 44,716 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,458 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,458 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 27,862 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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BJ05 LUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BJ05 LUD, 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 BJ05 LUD registered?

BJ05 LUD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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