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KV05 MXK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,492 mi
Last recorded85,492 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 MXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 85,492 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 85,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 82,408 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 82,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 78,708 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 75,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 70,504 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 63,275 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,500 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 45,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,445 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

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 MXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV05 MXK registered?

KV05 MXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is KV05 MXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 MXK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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