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KK05 TYA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,623 mi
Last recorded54,623 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 TYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 54,623 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 40,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 40,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,013 miles

Both front tyres perishing inner & outer walls

Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,719 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,775 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 25,916 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,382 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,718 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 TYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KK05 TYA, 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 KK05 TYA registered?

KK05 TYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is KK05 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KK05 TYA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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