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KM05 FTJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,052 mi
Last recorded96,052 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 FTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 96,052 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 94,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2017 94,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2016 91,155 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 91,153 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2015 85,893 miles

4 brake pipes to flexy hoses rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 May 2015 85,893 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

4 brake pipes to flexy hoses rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,228 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 79,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 74,713 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly perrished and split close to cords

advise strong offsid efront tyre badly worn on edges close to limit

Pass 11 May 2011 70,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

surface corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2010 59,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,217 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 FTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KM05 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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