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BL05 JFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 61,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,943 miles

both rear coils corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2013 47,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear coils corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

parking brake cable retaining clip missing on n/s and efficiency down compared to o/s reccomend further checks

Pass 27 Jun 2012 35,087 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 22,408 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,809 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,987 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 13,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BL05 JFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BL05 JFO, 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 JFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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