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BJ05 MPU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,784 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,043 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 26,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,539 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 MPU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

BJ05 MPU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BJ05 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 MPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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