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KM05 BDZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,034 mi
Last recorded135,034 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 BDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 135,034 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 129,692 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 129,692 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,469 miles

o/s/f strut top some freeplay

Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,390 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 94,390 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,993 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,442 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 72,442 miles

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.

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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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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KM05 BDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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