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JB55 UFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,685 mi
Last recorded57,685 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB55 UFO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 57,685 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2024 57,633 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi Forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 49,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi Forwards (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 36,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,099 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2020 22,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 21,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,881 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 18,910 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 18,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 15,280 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,504 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 11,739 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 9,926 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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JB55 UFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JB55 UFO, 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 JB55 UFO registered?

JB55 UFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is JB55 UFO safe to buy?

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