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KS05 JLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,780 mi
Last recorded76,780 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,954 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,227 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 41,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,120 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,973 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 9,117 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 JLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 KS05 JLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 JLX registered?

KS05 JLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is KS05 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 JLX 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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