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YW05 BJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 BJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,694 miles

Nearside washer jet poor but both provide sufficient fluid to screen

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 85,694 miles

Nearside washer jet poor but both provide sufficient fluid to screen

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 78,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 78,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,089 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,935 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 60,934 miles

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,056 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,097 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 37,096 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,259 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 30,259 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 14,240 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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YW05 BJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 YW05 BJX, 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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YW05 BJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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