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KS05 JKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,113 mi
Last recorded81,113 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 81,113 miles

dry under side

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,304 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,226 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)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 54,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 35,586 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,881 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front wipers smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,537 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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KS05 JKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KS05 JKU, 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 KS05 JKU registered?

KS05 JKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is KS05 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 JKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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