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AK05 MYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,368 mi
Last recorded95,368 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,368 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,574 miles

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 71,179 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal rubber is worn

brake warning light is on (not ABS) cannot see brake pads for wear through wheels

damage to o/s outer sill

front and rear brake discs are corroded/worn

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Nov 2010 67,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pedal rubber is worn

brake warning light is on (not ABS) cannot see brake pads for wear through wheels

damage to o/s outer sill

front and rear brake discs are corroded/worn

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,884 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,920 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 MYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MYG, 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 MYG registered?

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

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