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MF05 LRU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,543 mi
Last recorded32,543 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 32,543 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 32,543 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 30,016 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 30,016 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2016 27,569 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 25,713 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 23,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,516 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 21,516 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2012 19,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,999 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 12,379 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,176 miles

ADVISE offside front tyre slightly under inflated.

Pass 7 May 2008 6,752 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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MF05 LRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

MF05 LRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is MF05 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 LRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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