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KS05 TLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,001 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe / joint worn

Nearside Front top suspension mounting movement

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mounting movement

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,197 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 57,733 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,683 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,350 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,173 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,945 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 36,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 30,921 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 23,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,761 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 TLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

KS05 TLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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