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KU05 XFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 97,733 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2023 97,733 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2022 93,729 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

stone chip on screen not effecting driver view

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 90,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

multi chip on screen

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 81,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 77,712 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter poor condition

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

eml on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14-75t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14-75t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14-75t (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60r14-75t (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14-75t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14-75t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60r14-75t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,158 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,417 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCs HAVE WEAR RIDGE.....

O/S FRONT SHOCKER STARTING TO WEEP OIL...

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,896 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 52,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 50,258 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 29 Mar 2011 45,215 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,591 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 27,672 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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KU05 XFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

KU05 XFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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