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MM05 BNJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,165 mi
Last recorded62,165 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 BNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 62,165 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,796 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 61,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,654 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,927 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,124 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,972 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 45,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,407 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,075 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,133 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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MM05 BNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MM05 BNJ, 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 MM05 BNJ registered?

MM05 BNJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is MM05 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 BNJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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