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KS05 JLV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,911 mi
Last recorded100,911 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 100,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under the body is corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 100,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under the body is corroded

Fail 19 May 2023 100,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

body corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,410 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 91,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 78,389 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NSF & OSF covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear sections covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,027 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,027 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever slack.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,668 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,668 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 55,048 miles

All brake discs rusty.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight bind on OSF brake.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,048 miles

All brake discs rusty.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight bind on OSF brake.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,885 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 28,787 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,670 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 21,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre have shallow splits in inner side walls

Pass 13 Jun 2009 21,838 miles

both front tyre have shallow splits in inner side walls

Pass 28 Jun 2008 16,378 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 JLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS05 JLV, 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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KS05 JLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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