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KW05 UVS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 UVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,304 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 67,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 21,866 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,023 miles

rear brake pads appear low

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 UVS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UVS, 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

How do I check the history of KW05 UVS?

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What year was KW05 UVS registered?

KW05 UVS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is KW05 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 UVS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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