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KN05 KFK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,446 mi
Last recorded92,446 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 92,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 91,085 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flex pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 89,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit today advise to change very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 89,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit today advise to change very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,225 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 83,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 81,224 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 81,224 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,596 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)

unable to inspect front & rear brake pads

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear 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)

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)

unable to inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,209 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 1 May 2012 43,572 miles

hand/brake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand/brake travel

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,896 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,188 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 23,734 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,651 miles

slight movement to the offside front top suspension mount

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 KFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

KN05 KFK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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