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MJ55 VSZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,079 mi
Last recorded81,079 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,079 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 79,736 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 79,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,974 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 77,974 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 73,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,373 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn

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

Rear Inner brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2019 73,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake discs worn

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

Rear Inner brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2018 68,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,159 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to use (8.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 62,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff to use (8.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 55,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorated on the sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated on the side walls (strong advise)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 48,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 42,493 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 36,605 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 29,738 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 23,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,208 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 16,734 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 13,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VSZ 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 81.8%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

MJ55 VSZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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