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NJ55 BHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,700 mi
Last recorded63,700 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 BHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,700 miles

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Fail 24 Jan 2024 63,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2023 62,844 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking /splitting

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 56,235 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 51,315 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 51,315 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,282 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 48,282 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,452 miles

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

near/side front tyre cut outer wall

off/side rear tyre cracking and splitting tread

near/side rear tyre badly cut inner wall

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,227 miles

rear tyre badly cracking inner walls

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,814 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,512 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 39,512 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,672 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 37,672 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 35,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Dec 2009 27,423 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 27,417 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 220,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 22,012 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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NJ55 BHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NJ55 BHN, 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 NJ55 BHN registered?

NJ55 BHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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