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KT05 CUX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 CUX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,982 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,996 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,303 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,536 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,995 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 63,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r tyre damage/cracking to outer wall

Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,748 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/r tyre damage/cracking to outer wall

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

r/o/s tyre has cracking to outerwall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 32,371 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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KT05 CUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KT05 CUX, 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 KT05 CUX registered?

KT05 CUX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is KT05 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 CUX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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