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BJ55 MYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,839 mi
Last recorded70,839 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 70,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 67,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,629 miles

Offside Front ABS RING SPLIT

Fail 14 Mar 2016 58,629 miles

Electrical wiring insecure BATTERY (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front ABS RING SPLIT

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,618 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,910 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,747 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,407 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 39,407 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 33,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,252 miles

Advise removing wheels to check front and rear brake pads-Possibly getting low?

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,433 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 MYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

BJ55 MYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BJ55 MYD safe to buy?

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