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KN05 KFD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,381 mi
Last recorded86,381 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KFD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,381 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2016 85,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Grill insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severely corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,677 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,401 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps deteriated

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,451 miles

both front tyres have rubbing marks on inner sidewalls.

n/s/f tyre BALD on edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,072 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,861 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,585 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2008 16,374 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 KFD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KFD, 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

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What year was KN05 KFD registered?

KN05 KFD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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