MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
wipers smearing due to dirty windscreen
front tyre's worn close to cords on inner edge
Rear tyre's perrishing
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perished on outer walls
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres perished on outer walls
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres showig curb damage
full exhaust system showing corrosion
offside and nearside seat belts slow returning
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear tyres cracking on side walls
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres showig curb damage
full exhaust system showing corrosion
offside and nearside seat belts slow returning
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
rear tyres cracking on side walls
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
o/s fromt tyres wearing on inneredge
o/s n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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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ML05 VDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ML05 VDM, 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 ML05 VDM registered?
ML05 VDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2005.
Is ML05 VDM safe to buy?
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