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AP05 MWC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 MWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,343 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,343 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,419 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres showing signs of od age

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,803 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 71,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 56,809 miles

clutch operation excessively heavy;needs replacing

Fail 30 May 2014 56,746 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

clutch operation excessively heavy;needs replacing

Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,993 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,875 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,503 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 18,967 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 18,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 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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AP05 MWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWC, 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 AP05 MWC registered?

AP05 MWC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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