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MJ05 TVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,673 mi
Last recorded75,673 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 TVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 75,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 71,266 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 65,042 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,519 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 54,891 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,495 miles

off side front tyre on the legal limmit 1.6mm at the time of test strong advise to change tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,495 miles

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

off side front tyre on the legal limmit 1.6mm at the time of test strong advise to change tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,284 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 36,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

MJ05 TVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is MJ05 TVK safe to buy?

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