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KU05 XEN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,196 mi
Last recorded70,196 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XEN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 70,196 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 70,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 3 Jan 2017 62,400 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,176 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 55,124 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

nail in o/s/f tyre

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r light lense damaged and insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,417 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 34,448 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,253 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,785 miles

rear tyres starting to wear on insides

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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KU05 XEN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KU05 XEN, 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 KU05 XEN registered?

KU05 XEN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is KU05 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 XEN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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