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KU05 XGN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,480 mi
Last recorded79,480 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 XGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,480 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 76,432 miles

Clutch pedal stiff

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 74,125 miles

Offside rear Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 68,027 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 68,027 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 62,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,702 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 58,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,894 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 XGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

KU05 XGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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