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MW05 KSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,485 mi
Last recorded91,485 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,485 miles

Exhaust system slightly corrorded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 89,521 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 87,522 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 87,507 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 83,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on the sidewall, but not exposing cords

Fail 18 Oct 2017 83,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on the sidewall, but not exposing cords

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,236 miles

radiator cooling fan has seized, the wiring to it has been disconnected for safety.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section has snapped (7.1.2)

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

radiator cooling fan has seized, the wiring to it has been disconnected for safety.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,069 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

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)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

handbrake slightly high

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2014 65,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes slightly binding

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,528 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs are slightly worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs are slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 29,093 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 20,761 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,761 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 13,673 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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MW05 KSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW05 KSY, 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 KSY registered?

MW05 KSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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