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KB05 KKT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 KKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,196 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 151,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 148,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 144,109 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 139,459 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 139,459 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 132,408 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 132,408 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 125,457 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 120,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 115,027 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 115,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,717 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 103,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 99,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,743 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2010 85,038 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 85,038 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 72,020 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 72,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,304 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 59,115 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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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KB05 KKT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KB05 KKT, 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 KB05 KKT registered?

KB05 KKT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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