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KH05 KXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,360 mi
Last recorded124,360 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 KXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,360 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 124,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both and badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,873 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,317 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 109,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,055 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 77,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,894 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 74,894 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 64,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 54,165 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,483 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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KH05 KXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KH05 KXB, 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 KH05 KXB registered?

KH05 KXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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