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KY05 CWO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CWO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,870 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 74,236 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,209 miles

Nearside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 68,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

o/s/f shockabzober top mounting slight play

Fail 25 May 2018 68,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o/s/f shockabzober top mounting slight play

Pass 23 May 2017 66,713 miles

ADVICE CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,652 miles

Centre Stop light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Mirror missing although interior mirror present

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 65,652 miles

Centre Stop light not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Mirror missing although interior mirror present

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,365 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 62,363 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,389 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 58,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,949 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,546 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,072 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,492 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,488 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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,023 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 CWO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CWO, 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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KY05 CWO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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