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KV05 MXM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 MXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,773 miles

brake pipes corroded in various locations

springs corroded

tyres perished wearing on edge, have cuts

under-body corroded in various locations

Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,340 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,529 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 85,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,331 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,150 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,150 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 64,762 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,008 miles

brake pedal antislip devise worn

nearside front inner cv gaiter weeping grease

rear hi level lamp not illuminating

Fail 28 Sep 2013 58,997 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip devise worn

nearside front inner cv gaiter weeping grease

nearside front tyre worn on shoulder 1656014h

rear hi level lamp not illuminating

Pass 29 Mar 2012 48,023 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,360 miles

slight play in both front top shock mountings

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,971 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 33,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,823 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 MXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM registered?

KV05 MXM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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