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KA05 FHR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 FHR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,954 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

fluid around offside rear brake caliper cleaned away brakes re applied multiple times but no further leakage seen

Pass 10 Aug 2018 93,177 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort low

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,620 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 72,620 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,488 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 54,931 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2012 54,631 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 51,062 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,387 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,819 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 39,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,125 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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KA05 FHR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KA05 FHR, 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 KA05 FHR registered?

KA05 FHR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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