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BJ55 SYY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,797 mi
Last recorded75,797 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,797 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,774 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,418 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,038 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 69,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 63,965 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 63,965 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 58,837 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,203 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,736 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,654 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,224 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 SYY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

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

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