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MJ05 BYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 BYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 81,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 78,050 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 78,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 74,733 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 70,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 30% limit 30% n/s rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi and rear box pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON limit inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,522 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,147 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 52,222 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 47,550 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 47,550 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,280 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 38,715 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 38,715 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,678 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 35,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,236 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.>>> All tyre treads wearing out of shape.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 33,236 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges.>>> All tyre treads wearing out of shape.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,518 miles

Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2012 29,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside wiper slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 18,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,375 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 14,371 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake binding slightly

tracking probably needs adjustment-front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 13 Aug 2008 9,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 9,150 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 BYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

MJ05 BYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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