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MJ05 TTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 TTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 94,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Both sides front abs rings (1.6 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Offside (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lateral play in both sides front suspension top mountings

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear brake shield corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

abs activating intermittently at low speed

Fail 2 Jun 2017 87,735 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 81,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,389 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,510 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 59,166 miles

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

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

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

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

high inbalance on rear brakes

requires new rear wiper

slight play in n/s suspension top mount

slight play in o/s front suspension top mount

Fail 28 May 2013 59,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

requires new rear wiper

slight play in n/s suspension top mount

slight play in o/s front suspension top mount

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,006 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch siezed.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet safety catch siezed.

Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall (not down to ply or cord).

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,053 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre outer sidewall (not down to ply or cord).

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2010 41,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 27,549 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 27,497 miles

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

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

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

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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MJ05 TTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ05 TTE, 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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MJ05 TTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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