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BL05 JFZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,806 mi
Last recorded70,806 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,806 miles

Bonnet catch requires attention

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake disc deteriated

Offside headlamp aim on high limit

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,806 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

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

Offside Rear brake disc deteriated

Offside headlamp aim on high limit

parking brake recorded no effort

Pass 4 Apr 2015 65,927 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 65,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,330 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 53,928 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,952 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,952 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,622 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,650 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 27,614 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,277 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,277 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 25,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,414 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 JFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JFZ, 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 JFZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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