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KH05 CBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,003 mi
Last recorded64,003 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 CBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,003 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,003 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 61,003 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,191 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 53,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 46,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,561 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 35,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 29,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,400 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 25,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,469 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,137 miles

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

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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KH05 CBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KH05 CBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KH05 CBF registered?

KH05 CBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is KH05 CBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH05 CBF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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