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KM05 FTK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,065 mi
Last recorded100,065 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 FTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 100,064 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,500 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 88,498 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,984 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 79,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,942 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 71,942 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre cut to outer wall

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 6 Jun 2013 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre cut to outer wall

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 9 Jun 2012 51,158 miles

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

Rear brake discs excessively worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2012 51,158 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear brake discs excessively worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,573 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 15,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 15,256 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 FTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FTK, 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 FTK registered?

KM05 FTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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