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MM05 UFN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,611 mi
Last recorded103,611 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 UFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,611 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE SLOWER TO REACT 46% IMBALLENCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING DETERIORATING (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXEL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING DETRIORATING (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

WIPERS POOR

Fail 8 Apr 2019 103,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps REAR LENSES PAINTED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE SLOWER TO REACT 46% IMBALLENCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING DETERIORATING (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AXEL BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING DETRIORATING (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

WIPERS POOR

Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,800 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,315 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,516 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 56,251 miles

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking on side wall

Fail 12 Aug 2014 56,251 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished and cracking on side wall

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 44,401 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inneredge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,593 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,017 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 27,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 18,860 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 UFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UFN, 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 UFN registered?

MM05 UFN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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