MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture has failed in roller test. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture has failed in roller test. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bake box and centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak sump area ()
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak sump area ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU05 XFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 XFL, 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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KU05 XFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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