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MJ55 TKF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,134 mi
Last recorded52,134 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,134 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 48,084 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 39,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,682 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 34,680 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,674 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,371 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall(not to cords)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,143 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 12,164 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 TKF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TKF, 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 MJ55 TKF registered?

MJ55 TKF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 TKF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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