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KF55 KWL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,158 mi
Last recorded86,158 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil around oil filter area

strong advise nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 4 Nov 2017 86,158 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven offside low effort (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

offside rear seat belt slow to retract

oil around oil filter area

strong advise nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,389 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

front exhaust flexi pipe worn

nearside hand brake lower effort

oil around oil filter area

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,942 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 73,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with sidelight (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,283 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

off side front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

oil level on minimum

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,739 miles

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

off side rear tyre getting low

oil level on minimum

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,739 miles

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

off side rear tyre getting low

oil level on minimum

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,210 miles

slight play both front top suspension mountings

Fail 30 Oct 2012 56,210 miles

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

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

165/60/14 H

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

deep cut in tread nearside rear tyre

slight play both front top suspension mountings

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,118 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 42,684 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 42,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,699 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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KF55 KWL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KF55 KWL, 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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KF55 KWL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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