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BT05 VBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,465 mi
Last recorded54,465 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 54,465 miles

Nearside Front top mount noise when turned

Nearside Front tyre cracks on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,420 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount noise when turned

Nearside Front tyre cracks on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy when steering turned

Nearside Front tyre cracks on tread

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,874 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper top mount noisy when steering turned

Nearside Front tyre cracks on tread

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,954 miles

cracks on o/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2017 48,954 miles

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

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

cracks on o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,711 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 46,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 44,862 miles

accident damage noted on n/s f bumper

Fail 11 Jul 2015 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

accident damage noted on n/s f bumper

Pass 11 Jul 2014 40,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 40,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear center high lamp inop

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,649 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,649 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2012 37,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light indicates fault

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light indicates fault

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,660 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 35,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 33,514 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 30,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 30,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 28,825 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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BT05 VBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BT05 VBY, 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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BT05 VBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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