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P30 BJF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,630 mi
Last recorded48,630 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 BJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 48,630 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,225 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 30,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces both on o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 21,574 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 21,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 12,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,297 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 12,297 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RD55 (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,400 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 11,400 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,461 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 9,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 8,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 7,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 6,521 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 4,127 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 4,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 3,261 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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P30 BJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P30 BJF, 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 P30 BJF registered?

P30 BJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is P30 BJF safe to buy?

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