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BJ05 VDV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,553 mi
Last recorded75,553 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,553 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 75,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 67,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 67,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,624 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr tyre perished / wearing on edge

oil leak

under-body has slight corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2018 64,624 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr tyre perished / wearing on edge

oil leak

under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,319 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,319 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,344 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 51,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working and centre (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,093 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,533 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 32,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 25,304 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 19,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2010 16,869 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,332 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 13,332 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,442 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 10,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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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BJ05 VDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 BJ05 VDV, 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 BJ05 VDV registered?

BJ05 VDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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