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AK05 MYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,187 mi
Last recorded150,187 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 150,187 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 150,187 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 134,064 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 134,064 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 120,786 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 108,512 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 94,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,746 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres perished

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 70,716 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 70,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,021 miles

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,021 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre wearing on edges

rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,477 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 30,663 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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AK05 MYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

AK05 MYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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