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AP05 MVX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,790 mi
Last recorded98,790 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,790 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 98,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,046 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 92,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,704 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,085 miles

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

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

both rear tryes perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 77,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tryes perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,573 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,573 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 58,849 miles

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

front discs pitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 58,849 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 29,204 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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AP05 MVX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MVX, 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 MVX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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