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BJ05 VYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,795 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 95,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm and outer sidewall damaged 165/60 x 14 75 h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2016 87,749 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 87,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2016 87,572 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 16 May 2015 79,783 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,384 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,119 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

cut to nsf tyre outer wall

rear number plate dirty at top

Pass 21 May 2012 56,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 49,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 40,750 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 33,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,657 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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BJ05 VYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

BJ05 VYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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