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BL05 JFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,108 mi
Last recorded68,108 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,108 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,834 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,515 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,548 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 36,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,122 miles

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

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)

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 JFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JFX, 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 BL05 JFX registered?

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

Is BL05 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 JFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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