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MJ05 TTK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,650 mi
Last recorded104,650 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 TTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 104,634 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top shock absorber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine seems to be around oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,566 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,263 miles

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

cannot see brake pad life.

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2016 92,263 miles

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

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)

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

cannot see brake pad life.

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,105 miles

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

slight cut on n/s front tyre outer wall.cannot see brake pad life.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 88,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

slight cut on n/s front tyre outer wall.cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 83,980 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

n/s/f abs ring split

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,980 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f abs ring split

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,008 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 75,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,018 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 66,722 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,048 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 40,284 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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MJ05 TTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TTK, 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 MJ05 TTK registered?

MJ05 TTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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