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MF05 LPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,866 mi
Last recorded87,866 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,866 miles

Coolant leak Possibly radiator ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Service brake slight bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,367 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 81,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front tyre cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,153 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 69,411 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 69,411 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 66,765 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 59,875 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 59,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,134 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,308 miles

n/s front tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 21 Apr 2008 25,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2008 25,824 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MF05 LPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MF05 LPV, 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 MF05 LPV registered?

MF05 LPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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