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MM05 UEK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 UEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,307 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch (3.1 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front washers poor in operation

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,471 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, wear? (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 88,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake inop? (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, wear? (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,591 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,591 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,497 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 81,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,978 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,718 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 66,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 66,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,387 miles

O/S REAR SEAT BELT FAULTY

Fail 9 Jul 2009 41,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,368 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 30,110 miles

Brake pads not visable due to wheel trims fitted performance ok

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2008 30,110 miles

Brake pads not visable due to wheel trims fitted performance ok

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

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 UEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEK, 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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MM05 UEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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