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BJ55 AFU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,492 mi
Last recorded96,492 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 96,492 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 96,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 91,156 miles

CLUTCH OPERATION VERY HARD

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge close to limit at time of test

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2017 91,156 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH OPERATION VERY HARD

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge close to limit at time of test

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,267 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 81,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,459 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,972 miles

wheel noise from nsr possible pads?

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 19,910 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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BJ55 AFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ55 AFU, 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 BJ55 AFU registered?

BJ55 AFU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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