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KW05 VVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,542 mi
Last recorded164,542 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 164,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 163,526 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 160,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 155,557 miles

discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 142,965 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 128,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 21 Jul 2014 128,954 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Fail 18 Jul 2013 114,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 114,318 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,237 miles

nearside rear / offside front tyre low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,557 miles

front and rear discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,504 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,504 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,955 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,865 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,865 miles

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

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

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 VVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VVU, 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 KW05 VVU registered?

KW05 VVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is KW05 VVU safe to buy?

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