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KU05 XGC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,823 mi
Last recorded105,823 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 105,823 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,823 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,649 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 97,077 miles

rear pads low

Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,990 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,990 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 72,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,068 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,471 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,793 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 XGC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

KU05 XGC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is KU05 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 XGC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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