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MJ55 VTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

61,337 mi
Last recorded61,337 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 61,337 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2022 59,153 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion present under vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2022 59,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion present under vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2021 55,819 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deterriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrsion present under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2021 55,815 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deterriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrsion present under vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 50,279 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 12 Oct 2017 45,583 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 45,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,369 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,866 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 38,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,218 miles

EML on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 31,218 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,649 miles

EML light on.

Nearside inner cv boot clip leaking.

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 23,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner cv boot clip leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,422 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside inner cv boot clip leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2010 19,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,703 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 16,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,722 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,620 miles

All Tyres have badly scuffed outer walls and cuts on nearside tyres

Fail 3 Oct 2008 13,620 miles

All Tyres have badly scuffed outer walls and cuts on nearside tyres

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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