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MT05 KHV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 KHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2021 92,284 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake effort low

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2020 84,998 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 2 Jun 2020 84,992 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 30 Mar 2019 84,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre stop stop inop

Pass 24 Mar 2018 77,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre stop inop

handbrake only just met requirments

Fail 24 Mar 2018 77,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre stop inop

handbrake only just met requirments

Pass 29 Mar 2017 66,215 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Mar 2017 66,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,194 miles

nearside rear discs corroded on inner face

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 16 Feb 2016 53,194 miles

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

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

nearside rear discs corroded on inner face

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 28 Feb 2015 42,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,830 miles

exhaust flexy damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,830 miles

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

exhaust flexy damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,983 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,945 miles

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,945 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 29,657 miles

front tyres wearing on insides

o/s repeater shows white light

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,189 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,601 miles

n/s/f tyre worn below limit on inner edge

Fail 1 Jul 2009 20,568 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn below limit on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 16,624 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit/bald 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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MT05 KHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KHV, 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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MT05 KHV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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