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KL05 FKA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

43,006 mi
Last recorded43,006 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 FKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,271 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 35,168 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,997 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front support bracket (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,924 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 21,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 19,004 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 12,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 10,287 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 8,411 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,717 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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KL05 FKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KL05 FKA, 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 KL05 FKA registered?

KL05 FKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KL05 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL05 FKA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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