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MJ05 UPH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,287 mi
Last recorded92,287 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UPH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 92,287 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 81,489 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 81,489 miles

Brake performance not tested excess footbrake travel (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly bottle low fluid (1.1.10 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 71,304 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 12 Dec 2017 71,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,275 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 66,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,189 miles

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,189 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front brake binding slightly

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 30 May 2014 54,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,445 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2011 39,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicators

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 May 2011 39,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicators

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 May 2010 35,033 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 34,959 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre is on the tread wear indicators

Pass 27 May 2009 29,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2009 29,742 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2008 24,138 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking to side walls

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 UPH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

MJ05 UPH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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