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ML05 URX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

82,466 mi
Last recorded82,466 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 URX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 82,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation very slow to nearside one (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sill at rear corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt slow at retracting needs help

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 78,846 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 78,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

O/S ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT LOOSE

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

offside front seat belt slow at retracting and needs help

offside headlight beam pattern poor

play in offside front top shocker mounting when car jacked up

Fail 22 Feb 2021 73,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ( worn inner edge & screw init not repairable ) (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade part missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

offside front seat belt slow at retracting and needs help

offside headlight beam pattern poor

offside rear tyre worn inner edge & heavy cracking

play in offside front top shocker mounting when car jacked up

Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust joint leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,848 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f top mount has slight lift

Fail 18 Feb 2019 65,846 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f + o/s/f top mount has slight lift

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,945 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

slight movement in offside and nearside front top mounts

Fail 31 Jan 2018 61,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and close to legal limit inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

slight movement in offside and nearside front top mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,494 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall slightly perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2017 57,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near flexy pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre inner wall slightly perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,255 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 53,255 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s/f o/s/f (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 47,810 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,238 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,735 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,907 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 30,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,048 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 18,048 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 May 2009 14,995 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 14,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 11,478 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 URX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 ML05 URX, 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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ML05 URX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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