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KP05 MXO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,896 mi
Last recorded74,896 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 MXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,896 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 62,082 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 55,932 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 55,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,355 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing - 11 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing - 11 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 49,354 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing - 11 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing - 11 years old! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 49,286 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 35,594 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 35,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 26,687 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from filter

rear brake disc inner surfaces pitted-corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2012 26,687 miles

oil leak from filter

rear brake disc inner surfaces pitted-corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,119 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 17,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,365 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Small chip in windscreen

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

Pass 1 May 2008 9,513 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges and small splits on sidewalls

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 MXO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KP05 MXO, 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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KP05 MXO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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