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CT55 JNO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,013 mi
Last recorded85,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,013 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on its outer tread/edge 165.60.14.H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on its outer tread/edge 165.60.14.H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 85,012 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on its outer tread/edge 165.60.14.H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake caliper has sign of dampness

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on its outer tread/edge 165.60.14.H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,024 miles

Offside Front brake disc dust cover very rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 79,024 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc dust cover very rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light no working

unable to clearly see front brake pads wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 74,760 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light no working

unable to clearly see front brake pads wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,130 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,112 miles

front & rear coil springs corroded

upper lamp fitted to tailgate not luminating

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front & rear coil springs corroded

n/s front wheel rim slight buckle

rubbing noise o/s rear wheel area(unladen)

upper lamp fitted to tailgate not luminating

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,390 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 41,279 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,573 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 34,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,980 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 18,148 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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CT55 JNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CT55 JNO, 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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CT55 JNO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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