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MT05 KHH

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,971 mi
Last recorded111,971 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 KHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 111,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,902 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,794 miles

Nails in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper smearing screen

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,077 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,077 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 76,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 76,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,638 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,857 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 55,522 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 55,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,693 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,057 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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MT05 KHH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MT05 KHH, 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 MT05 KHH registered?

MT05 KHH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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