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RY05 BLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,186 mi
Last recorded104,186 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,478 miles

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 and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2016 89,477 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

battery loose

bonnet safety catch sized

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,083 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,133 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 74,133 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,963 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,532 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 65,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wet test

Fail 16 Feb 2010 50,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wet test

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,726 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2009 35,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2008 30,059 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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RY05 BLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RY05 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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RY05 BLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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