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MJ05 UPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,768 mi
Last recorded68,768 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 68,768 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe through the inner wing is corroded (3.6.B.2,c)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2.c)

Nearside Rear park brake effort is low, indicating clearly that service/repairs are required (3.7.B,6,a)

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has lateral, lift and longitudinal movement present (2.5.B,1,b)

Offside Front steering track rod ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated (2.2.C,1,c)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2.c)

Offside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5,b)

Offside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel (2.6.1)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1,b)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Rear exhaust silencer flange has a slight leak present (7.1.2)

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2,c)

The park brake efficiency has only just met the legal minimum limit of 16% (3.7.7)

The service brakes have not been tested due to the leak present.

There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a seepage is present (2,c)

Fail 23 May 2017 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front McPherson strut telescopic damper has a misting of oil present (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake pipe through the inner wing is corroded (3.6.B.2,c)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2.c)

Nearside Rear park brake effort is low, indicating clearly that service/repairs are required (3.7.B,6,a)

Offside Front Upper McPherson strut top mounting has lateral, lift and longitudinal movement present (2.5.B,1,b)

Offside Front steering track rod ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated (2.2.C,1,c)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2.c)

Offside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5,b)

Offside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel (2.6.1)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1,b)

Rear axle (2) suspension springs are corroded (2.4.C.1,b)

Rear exhaust silencer flange has a slight leak present (7.1.2)

The engine oil level was below the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2,c)

The park brake efficiency has only just met the legal minimum limit of 16% (3.7.7)

The service brakes have not been tested due to the leak present.

There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a seepage is present (2,c)

Pass 23 May 2016 64,724 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe through inner wing is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.65 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front Upper suspension attachment has lift present approximately 05 mm (2.5A.1c)

Offside Front brake pipe through inner wing is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel (2.6.1)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust flange has a slight leak (7.1.2a)

Fail 23 May 2016 64,724 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe through inner wing is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.65 mm (4.1E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Nearside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front Upper suspension attachment has lift present approximately 05 mm (2.5A.1c)

Offside Front brake pipe through inner wing is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band has worn unevenly (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger's seat belt webbing is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear suspension spring is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a binding wheel (2.6.1)

Rear Upper high level stop lamp(s) do not illuminate when required (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust flange has a slight leak (7.1.2a)

Pass 22 May 2015 59,468 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level brake warning lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp lens is deteriorated/damaged not affecting the beam pattern

(1.7.5a)The offside headlamp lens is deteriorated/damaged.

(2c)The engine appears to have evidence of oil leaks present

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded to check regular the engine oil level as today the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(5.2.5b)The offside rear passengers seat belt requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting along the length

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 21 May 2015 59,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

(1.2.1b)The high level brake warning lamp does not illuminate when required

(1.7.5a)The nearside headlamp lens is deteriorated/damaged.This damage is not necessary the cause of the incorrect beam image kick up.

(1.7.5a)The offside headlamp lens is deteriorated/damaged.

(2c)The engine appears to have evidence of oil leaks present

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded to check regular the engine oil level as today the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations were not complied with

(5.2.5b)The offside rear passengers seat belt requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing

(8.2.2)The offside front wiper blade is splitting along the length

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 22 May 2014 53,998 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,258 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 3 May 2012 37,706 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 32,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 May 2010 28,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 23,036 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,874 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 UPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPF, 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 UPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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