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KG05 EFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,115 mi
Last recorded65,115 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 EFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 65,115 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 65,115 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,719 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Body damage but no sharp edges

wheels cover damage

Fail 24 Oct 2016 54,660 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Body damage but no sharp edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheels cover damage

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear bodywork has damage (offside rear door and wheel arch)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 49,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside rear bodywork has damage (offside rear door and wheel arch)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,411 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,975 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 40,240 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,980 miles

Engine warning light on.

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 34,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine warning light on.

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 29,869 miles

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

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 16 Oct 2010 29,869 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 16,343 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,689 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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KG05 EFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KG05 EFJ, 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 KG05 EFJ registered?

KG05 EFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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