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KT05 RSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 RSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 73,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 73,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,659 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside of car in places

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perished/worn/deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/worn

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,922 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 14 Apr 2015 59,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,790 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

tyres under inflated

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,482 miles

front brake pads low

brake discs corroded

front brake inbalance high (border line pass)

nearside inner drive shaft gator leaking

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,340 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

hand brake slightly week on brake test

Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,808 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 29,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 24,220 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 RSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KT05 RSY, 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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KT05 RSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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