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MJ55 VSO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,488 mi
Last recorded37,488 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VSO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 37,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,496 miles

advise slight binding rear brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2016 35,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight binding rear brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,303 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 29,923 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,330 miles

offside rear tyre outer side wall cracked and perrished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,459 miles

Bonnet Safty Catch Siezed But Fixed During Test

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 18,459 miles

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

Bonnet Safty Catch Siezed But Fixed During Test

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,112 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 VSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

MJ55 VSO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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