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BJ55 BAA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,676 mi
Last recorded139,676 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 139,676 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 139,674 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 132,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Fail 11 May 2018 132,415 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 124,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 115,085 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 115,058 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 103,014 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 88,216 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 88,216 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,015 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 66,334 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 66,334 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 57,230 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 May 2011 57,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,244 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,924 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 36,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,401 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 BAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BAA, 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 BAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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