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P444 MLP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,250 mi
Last recorded62,250 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP444 MLP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 62,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 62,249 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms has slight corrosion.

both rear brake pads starting to wear.

both rear coil springs has slight corrosion.

handbrake/rear brakes may need adjustment soon.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,719 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 39,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Visual evidence of brake overheating, pads degraded and thin, brake disc discoloured. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 36,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 30,498 miles

oil filter slightly leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2018 21,492 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 14,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,976 miles

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

front number plate has minor cracking...

Pass 10 Nov 2011 11,425 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic covers over outer sill panels....

Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,645 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 8,023 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 6,332 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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P444 MLP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P444 MLP, 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 P444 MLP registered?

P444 MLP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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