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BJ05 NXC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,683 mi
Last recorded78,683 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,683 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 76,500 miles

Nearside Front tyre on inner wear marker

Pass 8 May 2018 75,142 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 70,979 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 70,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 61,506 miles

Offside Front Slight play in suspension top mounting

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,467 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cfacking in tread and sidewall.

Pass 14 May 2014 46,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre showing cracks in sidewall

Pass 10 May 2013 39,129 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 39,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,260 miles

Air bag light on. This item will fail the MOT test next year

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 33,260 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on. This item will fail the MOT test next year

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

Pass 9 May 2011 26,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,661 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 17,661 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 12,497 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 NXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NXC, 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 NXC registered?

BJ05 NXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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