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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened i/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened i/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
inner sill cover with underseal (o/s and n/s rear)
underbody surface rust
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle
inner sill cover with underseal (o/s and n/s rear)
underbody surface rust
parking brake just within limit 16%
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion Underbody ??
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion Underbody ??
parking brake just within limit 16%
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished ?? (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion under body ???
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished ?? (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion under body ???
All weld repairs heavily undersealed making hard to inspect
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion Underbody
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight corrosion Underbody
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on dash (fault)
Brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspection
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear limit (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing sill (2.4.A.3)
coil springs corroded
All suspension coil springs corroded
BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN LOW ON EDGES OF THE TREAD!!!
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/F Brake slightly binding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres perished
brake pipes covered in grease makeing hard to inspect
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f brake slight bind
slight corrosion underbody !!
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes covered in grease making hard to inspect
centre stop light not working
coil springs corroded but still complete
n/s sill damage
o/s/r tyre perished
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake pipes covered ingrease making hard to inspect ???
coil springs corroded but complete ??
All brarke discs slightly pitted and worn
Both front tyres are on legal limits
Coil springs complete
Front suspension top mounts have slight movement off load
Handbrake has slight travel and movement
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTS
THE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW
THE FRONT TYRES ARE WORN
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BK55 VRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 BK55 VRO, 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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BK55 VRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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