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MJ55 LXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear both coil spring and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 86,305 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 84,195 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 84,195 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 80,118 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 80,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,442 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 76,442 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened And osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,205 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 75,290 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,343 miles

High level brake light not working

Oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front discs worn & corroded slightly inner face & pads getting low

offside front strut upper bearing has increased lift when off floor and nearside nothing but this is a design feature

rear brake discs corroded offside more

Fail 5 Apr 2013 64,728 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front discs worn & corroded slightly inner face & pads getting low

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre cracking inside tread

offside front strut upper bearing has increased lift when off floor and nearside nothing but this is a design feature

rear brake discs corroded offside more

offside rear tyre very heavy cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,272 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,272 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,446 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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MJ55 LXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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