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KN05 KEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and tread slightly stepped

Offside Front brake slightly binding

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 74,565 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 74,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 66,889 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 66,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 50,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,276 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 35,494 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,024 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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KN05 KEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN05 KEJ, 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 KN05 KEJ registered?

KN05 KEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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