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MM05 EVR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,455 mi
Last recorded78,455 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 EVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,455 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,455 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 63,189 miles

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Fail 27 Sep 2010 63,189 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be inspected visually

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,049 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,651 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MM05 EVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MM05 EVR, 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 MM05 EVR registered?

MM05 EVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is MM05 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 EVR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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