MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,408 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet will not open no under bonnet checks carried out (3.1 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not lock in (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper marked on nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine light on at time of test
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged
Offside Rear Tyre perished on outter sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine light on at time of test
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged
Offside Rear Tyre perished on outter sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Engine light on at time of test
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Engine light on at time of test
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components
Engine light on at all times
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Off side rear tyre perished on outter sidewall
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine light on at all times
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Off side rear tyre perished on outter sidewall
Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
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MW55 JFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 MW55 JFG, 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 MW55 JFG registered?
MW55 JFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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