MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,856 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
clutch pedal stiff
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
clutch pedal stiff
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi - & in poor condition (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (3.5.1g)
centre stop light not working
Front exhaust flexi poor condition
Oil leak oil filter ()
center stop light not working
Front exhaust flexi poor condition
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak oil filter ()
center stop light not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system, rust corrosion
Rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Exhaust system, rust corrosion
Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Exhaust system, rust corrosion
Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV05 MXL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MXL, 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 MXL registered?
KV05 MXL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2005.
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