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KS05 JMU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 JMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,759 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 43,759 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,277 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,286 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 36,286 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 33,504 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,504 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 30,286 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

nearside front side light faulty

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn badly on edges and deep cut to side wall

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,183 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 JMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

KS05 JMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is KS05 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 JMU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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