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AK05 MXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,783 mi
Last recorded78,783 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,783 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 78,783 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 75,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 60,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

Fail 1 Nov 2012 60,437 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 46,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK05 MXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK05 MXT, 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 AK05 MXT registered?

AK05 MXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 MXT safe to buy?

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