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KM05 OXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,330 mi
Last recorded39,330 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 OXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 39,330 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 36,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 35,164 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 33,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 31,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 27,883 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

suggest check and adjust tracking non test item

Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,713 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 21,593 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 16,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 15,436 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 15,416 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2012 13,782 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,992 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,606 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

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 OXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM05 OXB?

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What year was KM05 OXB registered?

KM05 OXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KM05 OXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 OXB shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM05 OXB have outstanding finance?

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