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KV05 HRJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,688 mi
Last recorded93,688 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,688 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s/f & n/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 93,680 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s/f & n/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 83,496 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 83,496 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,479 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 59,191 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,191 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,213 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,091 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s frnt tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,612 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,210 miles

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Fail 29 Apr 2008 30,120 miles

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

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

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

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

rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

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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KV05 HRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV05 HRJ, 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 KV05 HRJ registered?

KV05 HRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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