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KS05 TKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,346 mi
Last recorded114,346 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 TKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,346 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 114,346 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,444 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 107,444 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,352 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 98,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,405 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,848 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,784 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,903 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split on inner and outer edges, no cord showing at time of test.

Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,903 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split on inner and outer edges, no cord showing at time of test.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,350 miles

nearside rear tyre has a lot of large cuts on edge of tread and outer sidewall spliting.

offside rear tyre has a lot of large cuts around edge of tread. perished.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 62,349 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a lot of large cuts on edge of tread and outer sidewall spliting.

offside rear tyre has a lot of large cuts around edge of tread. perished.

Pass 16 Jul 2011 52,476 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 52,476 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,983 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2009 36,983 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,595 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 TKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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