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MJ55 CAX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,902 mi
Last recorded64,902 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 CAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 64,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine low on oil

rattle coming from engine area

top stop light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 58,125 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 58,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 54,070 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2015 54,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 50,794 miles

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

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

adv nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,804 miles

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

timing belt overdue

Fail 18 Oct 2013 47,804 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

no oil in car

oil filter corroded

timing belt overdue

Pass 13 Oct 2012 42,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 42,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,197 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,770 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,721 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,838 miles

Nearside Front 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 CAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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