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ML05 VDM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,042 mi
Last recorded74,042 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VDM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,042 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

wipers smearing due to dirty windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,551 miles

front tyre's worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,720 miles

Rear tyre's perrishing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,819 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Fail 6 May 2014 33,657 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 Apr 2013 31,428 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres showig curb damage

full exhaust system showing corrosion

offside and nearside seat belts slow returning

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 30 Apr 2012 28,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres showig curb damage

full exhaust system showing corrosion

offside and nearside seat belts slow returning

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2011 24,806 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s fromt tyres wearing on inneredge

o/s n/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Apr 2010 21,670 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 18,171 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,310 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 VDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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