MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,034 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread the letter M is deteriorated. (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately Showing signs that it has been leaking in the past. STRONG ADVISE!! (3.5.1n)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread the letter M is deteriorated. (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately Showing signs that it has been leaking in the past. STRONG ADVISE!! (3.5.1n)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition. (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
wet test
Battery slightly insecure
Nearside wiper blade smearing
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake pads seem low
both front tyres on 3mm and wearing on inner shoulder 165/60/14T
o/s/f strut top some freeplay
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
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KM05 BDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 KM05 BDZ, 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 KM05 BDZ registered?
KM05 BDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.
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