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KR05 MUC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,693 mi
Last recorded44,693 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 MUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 44,693 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 25,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 23,157 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 20,736 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 20,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 17,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 17,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2009 7,745 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 5,012 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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KR05 MUC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

KR05 MUC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2005.

Is KR05 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 MUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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