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BL05 JFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,115 mi
Last recorded71,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under chassis surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 68,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 67,351 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,288 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,211 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking and perishing due to age

Pass 1 May 2012 37,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,458 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,774 miles

n/s/f tyreon 1.6mm on inside edge

nail in o/s/r tyre(not repairable)

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2009 16,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 16,896 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,092 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 9,548 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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BL05 JFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BL05 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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