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MJ55 CAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,306 mi
Last recorded122,306 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 CAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,306 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 122,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 113,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 106,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,456 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,279 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,043 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,697 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 53,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 26,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,471 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 15,669 miles

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

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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MJ55 CAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ55 CAE, 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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MJ55 CAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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