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BJ55 AZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,111 mi
Last recorded107,111 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,863 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 6 Oct 2021 99,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 96,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 96,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 89,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 89,629 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,817 miles

Brake paddle anti slip provision slightly worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth from inner edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2017 85,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake paddle anti slip provision slightly worn

Engine check light on .

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth from inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth from inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 81,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth from inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,923 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r wheel bearings noice

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,255 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r wheel bearings noice

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 60,289 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 60,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,955 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,256 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR NEARSIDE TYRE

Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

SLIGHT CRACKING ON REAR NEARSIDE TYRE

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,082 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 AZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ55 AZU, 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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BJ55 AZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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