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KU05 XGH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,378 mi
Last recorded132,378 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XGH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 132,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 126,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 126,605 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 122,746 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 107,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 90,365 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2016 90,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly o/s/r (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 65,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges but not yet to excess

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge but not yet to excess

Pass 15 Jun 2012 52,458 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2011 45,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2009 26,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,961 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 XGH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XGH, 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 XGH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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