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MF05 LTA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,847 mi
Last recorded89,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,847 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 69,725 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 69,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,204 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 63,204 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,855 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 40,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 29,460 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 9,405 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 7,837 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,692 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 LTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

MF05 LTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is MF05 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 LTA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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