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KA54 CJF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,452 mi
Last recorded80,452 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 CJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 2 Dec 2020 80,437 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Nov 2019 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,831 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,712 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,431 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,663 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,760 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,760 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,872 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,286 miles

all brake discs rusted

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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KA54 CJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KA54 CJF, 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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KA54 CJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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