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AX05 KGG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,428 mi
Last recorded106,428 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,428 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake caliper / mounting has signs of dampness but not showing any signs of leaks

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 106,428 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake caliper / mounting has signs of dampness but not showing any signs of leaks

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 90,227 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel on parking brake

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,199 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 61,336 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2011 61,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,852 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 50,852 miles

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

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,016 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,016 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2008 31,277 miles

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

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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AX05 KGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX05 KGG, 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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AX05 KGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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