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KC05 URR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 URR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,905 miles

bonnett damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,518 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,277 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,900 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2013 44,900 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)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 43,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system has slightly crroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,929 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,883 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,233 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and badly lipped recomend replacement

engine not reving up correctly (sluggish )

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside rear tyre side wall cracking and perishing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,233 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs worn and badly lipped recomend replacement

engine not reving up correctly (sluggish )

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside rear tyre side wall cracking and perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,392 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 32,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,683 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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KC05 URR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KC05 URR, 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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KC05 URR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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