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AK05 XVH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,664 mi
Last recorded80,664 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,664 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 67,571 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 64,665 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 64,628 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,468 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,295 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 39,563 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 32,270 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIATED

Pass 30 May 2013 28,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,804 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,727 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 18 May 2010 19,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 16,299 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,705 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 XVH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 XVH registered?

AK05 XVH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is AK05 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 XVH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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