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KT05 PYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,878 mi
Last recorded45,878 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 PYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,717 miles

o/s/f disc corroded inner face

Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,421 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,951 miles

Engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,851 miles

engine check light on

Pass 11 May 2010 38,744 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 34,352 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 PYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KT05 PYZ, 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 KT05 PYZ registered?

KT05 PYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KT05 PYZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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