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KP05 CBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,058 mi
Last recorded78,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 CBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,058 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 78,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 73,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 66,838 miles

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 61,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,698 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 98,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,067 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 18 Apr 2013 43,035 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 34,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,019 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 27,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 19,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,419 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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KP05 CBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KP05 CBY, 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 KP05 CBY registered?

KP05 CBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is KP05 CBY safe to buy?

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