MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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)
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)
cracks on o/s/r tyre
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
accident damage noted on n/s f bumper
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
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
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
rear wiper blade split
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
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
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
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside 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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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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