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MM05 UEL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,769 mi
Last recorded81,769 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 UEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,769 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 81,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,119 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 78,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 73,936 miles

abs ring offside front corroded.

osf tyre on limit.

rear discs corroded.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,336 miles

advise nearside rear tyre perished on inside edge

advise offside rear tyre perished on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,715 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,486 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,153 miles

ADVISE BABYSEAT AT N/S/R UNABLE TO FULLY TEST THAT SEATBELT

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE HAS RUNFLAT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,876 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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MM05 UEL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM05 UEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM05 UEL registered?

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

Is MM05 UEL safe to buy?

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