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AX05 RSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,755 mi
Last recorded87,755 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring has slight crack (3.4.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 85,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring has slight crack (3.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed inner edge

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,197 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,043 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Rear brake disc's poor condition on inner faces

Fail 16 Sep 2015 70,043 miles

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc's poor condition on inner faces

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,659 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,182 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,927 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,883 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,724 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 37,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,181 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 36,181 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,953 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,568 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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AX05 RSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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