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KV05 HRO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,456 mi
Last recorded79,456 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HRO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,456 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear back plates corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2021 79,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear back plates corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 76,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 67,910 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,269 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 63,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread bald on inner edge and down to wear bars

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,299 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 45,143 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,322 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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KV05 HRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KV05 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

KV05 HRO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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