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BJ05 LVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,486 mi
Last recorded22,486 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 22,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 18,901 miles

Battery secured using cable tight

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

Nearside windscreen wash is not provides insufficient washer liquid.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 13,708 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2015 13,708 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2014 12,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 12,874 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,232 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 10,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 9,954 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 9,047 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,052 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,615 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 LVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ05 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

BJ05 LVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 LVA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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