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BJ05 VYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,712 mi
Last recorded54,712 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,712 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 54,712 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 44,129 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 44,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 43,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,882 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 42,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged reluctor ring split (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged reluctor ring split (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,848 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 39,302 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,533 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 35,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 33,048 miles

rear number plate, delaminating, but readable.

Pass 24 May 2014 29,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 25,844 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,918 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,637 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,066 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 4,528 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 VYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

BJ05 VYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 VYM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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