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KW05 ECT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 ECT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 83,393 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 83,393 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 78,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 72,041 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper mounts have movement unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor and o/s splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s poor effort recorded (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at join to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,466 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 66,440 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades poor

Fail 11 Aug 2017 66,436 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,388 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 64,303 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,977 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,355 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,796 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,657 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 17,890 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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KW05 ECT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KW05 ECT, 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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KW05 ECT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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