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AP05 FAA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light inop

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 96,144 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

air bag light inop

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,333 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 91,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,693 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 78,295 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 72,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 64,441 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake pipes corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,952 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,359 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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AP05 FAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 AP05 FAA, 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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AP05 FAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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