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KM05 UJC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,550 mi
Last recorded50,550 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 UJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 50,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,081 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 49,247 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,364 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 48,364 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,186 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 47,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,232 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 44,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 44,650 miles

Electrical wiring insecure across windscreen + dash etc (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,694 miles

camera more than 40mm in drivers view area of windscreen (removed)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 42,694 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (8.2.2)

camera more than 40mm in drivers view area of windscreen (removed)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 38,845 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

slight corrosion on inner surface of both rear brake discs.

slight tear in n/s wiper.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,131 miles

front tyres showing signs of deterioration (cracking around walls).

Fail 3 Mar 2014 36,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres showing signs of deterioration (cracking around walls).

Pass 26 Feb 2013 34,016 miles

mirror hangers removed + object from windscreen from driver view of road area.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mirror hangers removed + object from windscreen from driver view of road area.

rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 31,639 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rears tyres walls showing signs of deterioration cracking + splitting.

mirror hangers + objects removed from driver view area of windscreen.

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,639 miles

both rears tyres walls showing signs of deterioration cracking + splitting.

mirror hangers + objects removed from driver view area of windscreen.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 29,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

could not gain access to rear seat belts due to objects + seat covers.(objects moved + cover moved to access).

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,617 miles

could not gain access to rear seat belts due to objects + seat covers.(objects moved + cover moved to access).

Pass 16 Dec 2009 27,647 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,765 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 UJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

KM05 UJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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