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KU05 XFF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,171 mi
Last recorded33,171 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 33,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 32,663 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 32,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner egde (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 31,925 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 31,925 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 30,645 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 30,645 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,461 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 29,461 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 28,552 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 28,552 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 27,839 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,744 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 26,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,601 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 24,480 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 22,677 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 22,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 20,911 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 19,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,697 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,989 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 15,989 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 14,010 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 XFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KU05 XFF, 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 XFF registered?

KU05 XFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is KU05 XFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 XFF shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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