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BD05 VAJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,561 mi
Last recorded61,561 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 VAJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 61,561 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,891 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 51,252 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,987 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brakes slightly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,602 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,296 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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BD05 VAJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD05 VAJ, 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 BD05 VAJ?

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What year was BD05 VAJ registered?

BD05 VAJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is BD05 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 VAJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD05 VAJ have outstanding finance?

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