MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Door mirror cover missing but not effecting drivers view to rear
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Door mirror cover missing but not effecting drivers view to rear
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
O/S Mirror cover missing
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
O/S Mirror cover missing
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
no oil [filled]
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/s-n/s/rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated
bonnet catch stiff
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 JFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BL05 JFA, 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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BL05 JFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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