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RX55 BJY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BJY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,673 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 69,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A.b.s ring broken (3.4.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,358 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,321 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,969 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,969 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 47,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 47,480 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,676 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,365 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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RX55 BJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX55 BJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX55 BJY?

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What year was RX55 BJY registered?

RX55 BJY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is RX55 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 BJY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX55 BJY have outstanding finance?

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