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ET54 MJY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,288 mi
Last recorded55,288 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 MJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,288 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 55,288 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 54,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,715 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front bumper damage on nearside

Pass 6 Mar 2018 52,297 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 52,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 51,311 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,311 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 51,300 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 49,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,541 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,664 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 18 Mar 2015 47,664 miles

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

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2012 41,860 miles

all tyres outer sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,192 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,271 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,503 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,339 miles

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

offside rear belt slow to retract

Fail 31 Jan 2008 22,339 miles

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

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

offside rear belt slow to retract

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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ET54 MJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET54 MJY, 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 ET54 MJY registered?

ET54 MJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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