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MA05 PMX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,975 mi
Last recorded36,975 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 32,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 32,436 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 26,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 26,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 26,378 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 25,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal pipes, part of the flexi's attached to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019 25,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal pipes, part of the flexi's attached to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 24,840 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 24,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 24,329 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,669 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 23,669 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 20,858 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 20,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,319 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2010 12,295 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 8,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 5,111 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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MA05 PMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MA05 PMX, 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 MA05 PMX registered?

MA05 PMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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