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KV05 HRL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,261 miles

rear brake discs worn & corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,261 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs worn

front pads low

rear brake discs worn & corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 54,216 miles

Front wiper blades worn slightly

Nearside Front door mirror held on with tape

items removed from drivers view prior to test

light scratch windscreen out of drivers view

Pass 1 Nov 2014 47,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing thin

oil leak

osf brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Nov 2014 47,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing thin

oil leak

osf brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,272 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 41,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,805 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 40,798 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,896 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,106 miles

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

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 19 Nov 2010 39,106 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2009 34,783 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,363 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,489 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 19,489 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HRL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HRL, 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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KV05 HRL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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