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KS05 JKV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 104,645 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 104,642 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,735 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 97,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut in tread - cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 96,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 95,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,943 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 90,941 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,633 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,633 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 58,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 58,680 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,466 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 52,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 43,701 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,239 miles

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,205 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,910 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 JKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

KS05 JKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KS05 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 JKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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