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AX05 KGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,296 mi
Last recorded100,296 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 KGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 88,906 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

engine man/light on dash.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 73,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

check engine lightr illuminated

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

check engine lightr illuminated

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,646 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 42,854 miles

Car does not have spare wheel.

Front tyres are worn bald at inner shoulders - (nearside is very close to legal limit)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 42,854 miles

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

Front tyres are worn bald at inner shoulders - (nearside is very close to legal limit)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,118 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,528 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 KGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX05 KGY, 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 AX05 KGY registered?

AX05 KGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 KGY safe to buy?

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