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EU05 KXW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,360 mi
Last recorded101,360 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 KXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 101,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 101,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,769 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,628 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/ caliper not working (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 79,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 68,189 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear spring assisters fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,052 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,583 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,583 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,499 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,385 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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EU05 KXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EU05 KXW, 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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EU05 KXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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