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BJ55 ZZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,751 mi
Last recorded92,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ZZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 92,751 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 92,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,635 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 87,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing due to bind (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 82,814 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,943 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 79,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f/tyre wearing very badly on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,321 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,321 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 63,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,160 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,462 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 10,044 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 8,761 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 ZZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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