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MJ05 BYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,748 mi
Last recorded65,748 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2020 65,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,949 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,524 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 54,524 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 51,531 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,552 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,624 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,688 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,125 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 25,116 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 21,315 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,315 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,754 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,552 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,362 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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MJ05 BYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ05 BYD, 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 MJ05 BYD registered?

MJ05 BYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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