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KF05 OSC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,619 mi
Last recorded53,619 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 OSC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust mount hitting body

Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,775 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,086 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 46,072 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,725 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 41,348 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,223 miles

front inner pads wearing low

offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

rear inner pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,930 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,654 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,593 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,849 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,803 miles

front tyres on legal limit

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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KF05 OSC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KF05 OSC, 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 KF05 OSC registered?

KF05 OSC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is KF05 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF05 OSC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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