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KA54 CFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,169 mi
Last recorded145,169 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 CFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,169 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 145,169 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,306 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 135,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,561 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,561 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 114,923 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,274 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,905 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 80,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,341 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 63,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/r disc scored

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,911 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,736 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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KA54 CFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KA54 CFK, 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 KA54 CFK registered?

KA54 CFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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