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KM05 FTF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,411 mi
Last recorded84,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 FTF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 84,411 miles

Chip stone on windscreen

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 77,761 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 77,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,437 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 70,437 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,510 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 63,421 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON SIDEWALL

Fail 8 Nov 2017 63,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON SIDEWALL

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 58,269 miles

O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER DAMP

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERRISH ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 15 Sep 2015 48,479 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 48,412 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,412 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,658 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,435 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,836 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,470 miles

o/s/r tyre walls cracked/perished

Fail 16 May 2011 41,470 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre walls cracked/perished

Pass 10 May 2010 30,887 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 20,865 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 12,744 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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KM05 FTF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KM05 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

KM05 FTF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 FTF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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