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ML05 VCV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,053 mi
Last recorded92,053 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,366 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 75,811 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres 3mm of tread on edges (165/60/14)

N/s/f tyre valve cracking

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s numberplate lamp dim

O/s/f tyre valve cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,635 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,726 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2012 51,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,741 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2010 31,209 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 12,150 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 VCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

ML05 VCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for ML05 VCV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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