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KW05 XXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,085 mi
Last recorded75,085 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 XXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 159,309 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 69,969 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 65,631 miles

Offside Rear tyre just starting to crack

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 50,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre slghty worn inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,773 miles

n/s/r tyre slghty worn inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,919 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,313 miles

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

nearside rear tyre down to wear bar insicators

Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s + n/s front disc slightly worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,751 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 XXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

KW05 XXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is KW05 XXB safe to buy?

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