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KY05 AZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,637 mi
Last recorded137,637 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 AZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 137,637 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 131,718 miles

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight deteriation nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Mar 2016 131,522 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment strut mount bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid below max mark

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight deteriation nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 120,871 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 112,385 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 112,385 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,559 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on front discs inner face

unable to check outter sills body kit fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

near side rear discs badley corrode on inner face

slight corrosion on front discs inner face

unable to check outter sills body kit fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 93,417 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 93,417 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

near side rear disc badly corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

near side rear disc in poor condition on inner face

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,860 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,107 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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KY05 AZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 KY05 AZW, 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 KY05 AZW registered?

KY05 AZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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