MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front hanger (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face complete corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner worn heavily (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner end split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner worn (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Oil leak oil filter area ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking At brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
wear to both front tyres inner edges
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK55 VRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BK55 VRF, 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 BK55 VRF registered?
BK55 VRF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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