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MA05 PNV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 PNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 84,833 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2026 84,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,989 miles

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

Vehicle underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2025 78,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Apr 2024 74,086 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Apr 2023 71,186 miles

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

vehicle underbody corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Apr 2022 67,090 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 62,008 miles

Nearside front seat belt prescribed area distorted

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 62,008 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet secondary catch deteriorated

Nearside front seat belt prescribed area distorted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2020 59,967 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 56,156 miles

Offside Front Top shocker bush slight play

Pass 16 May 2018 53,069 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 53,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 49,534 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 49,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 45,666 miles

Both front shocker top bushes noisy

Both rear tyre sidewalks cracking

Damage to n/s outer sill

Rear Discs corroded

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

Slight buckle on nsr roadwheel

Fail 18 May 2016 45,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both front shocker top bushes noisy

Both rear tyre sidewalks cracking

Damage to n/s outer sill

Rear Discs corroded

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

Slight buckle on nsr roadwheel

Pass 18 May 2015 41,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,087 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 38,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 34,409 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,647 miles

damage to n\side outer sill

Pass 13 May 2011 26,602 miles

dent in n\side outer sill

windscreen washer bottle leaks

Pass 17 May 2010 22,135 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,640 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 12,618 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 PNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MA05 PNV, 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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MA05 PNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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