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MJ05 TUH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,138 mi
Last recorded62,138 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 TUH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 62,138 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 62,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake only just met requirement

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,172 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,737 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 55,718 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,275 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 53,253 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,213 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,806 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 26,934 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 26,934 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 7,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,084 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 4,575 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 TUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJ05 TUH, 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 TUH registered?

MJ05 TUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MJ05 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 TUH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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