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KK05 TOA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,259 mi
Last recorded133,259 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 TOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 133,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 133,074 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,030 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [trailing arm bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crqacked around outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [trailing arm] bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 122,749 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 122,749 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange leaking centre and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,362 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 116,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 108,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 108,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,111 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,111 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,855 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 77,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,750 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 66,750 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 56,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,993 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 37,845 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 37,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,557 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,725 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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KK05 TOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KK05 TOA, 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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KK05 TOA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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