MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded 5 Brake pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full under side corroded and sill protectors fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)
Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a fully inspection
Rear suspension coil springs corroded but still complete
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/F brake slightly binding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)
Outer sill covers fitted not allowing a fully inspection
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear suspension coil springs corroded but still complete
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
battery slight insecure ¬!!!!!
coil springs corroded but still complete
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coil springs corroded but still complete
oil leak
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
some underbody corrosion
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes covered in grease makeing hard to inspect
o/s/f tyre worn on edge ????
rear brake pads getting close to wear limit
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
coil springs corroded but still complete
slight corrosion n/s o/s rear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ05 VDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 BJ05 VDX, 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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BJ05 VDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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