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MW05 KRU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,819 mi
Last recorded82,819 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 KRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,819 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking advise

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge advise

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise

Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,454 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking advise

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge advise

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,675 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,351 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,975 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,696 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 29,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre also slighty worn 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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MW05 KRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW05 KRU, 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 MW05 KRU registered?

MW05 KRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is MW05 KRU safe to buy?

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