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AK05 MYL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,638 mi
Last recorded63,638 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 63,638 miles

Both front shocker-top mount

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake light not working

Front Wipers smiring

Nearside Front Headlight bracket deteriorating weak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,975 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 45,964 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,504 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both lower suspension arm bushes are separating

both rear tyres are perished

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f tyre badly perished on the sidewalls

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 24 Mar 2018 42,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 37,287 miles

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

Nearside front & rear tyres damaged, no cords exposed

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 31,239 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 25,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,477 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,746 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 14,247 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,472 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 MYL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MYL, 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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AK05 MYL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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