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RX55 BLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,910 mi
Last recorded88,910 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 BLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,910 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 82,593 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 82,482 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 73,503 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on edges

cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

exhaust corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

tape around nearside headlight

Pass 26 Jul 2016 65,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery incorrect size & loose

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork & bumpers

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

os outer sill cover & nsf headlamp taped on

Fail 26 Jul 2016 65,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

battery incorrect size & loose

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork & bumpers

damage to nsf tyre sidewall

os outer sill cover & nsf headlamp taped on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 61,535 miles

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork

incorrect battery fitted

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,579 miles

corrosion to exhaust

incorrect battery fitted & cable tied on

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,367 miles

battery wrong size, loose but held down with cable ties

centre stop light inop

corrosion to exhaust

damage to bodywork & bumpers

Pass 14 Aug 2012 45,705 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

damage to front bumper

Pass 10 Sep 2011 37,019 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 12,964 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

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 BLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BLJ, 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 RX55 BLJ registered?

RX55 BLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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