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ML05 URV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,839 mi
Last recorded103,839 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 URV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 103,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,267 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,933 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,548 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 88,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

n/s front fog light inoperative

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,864 miles

n/s front fog light inoperative

Pass 6 Apr 2013 80,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,458 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 62,454 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 53,099 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,585 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,841 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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ML05 URV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML05 URV, 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 ML05 URV registered?

ML05 URV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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