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KR05 MTV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,029 mi
Last recorded29,029 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 MTV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,029 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and has a cut in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,453 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,430 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2009 19,988 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 19,225 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 19,192 miles

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

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

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

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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KR05 MTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KR05 MTV, 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 KR05 MTV registered?

KR05 MTV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is KR05 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 MTV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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