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BJ55 MYO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,654 mi
Last recorded22,654 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 22,654 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 22,548 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 22,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,349 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 22,272 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 22,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall curb damaged cords can be seen through wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 21,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,494 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,329 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 21,152 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,556 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 20,352 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,640 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 18,231 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 14,901 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 MYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MYO, 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 MYO registered?

BJ55 MYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ55 MYO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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