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PF05 MWV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,749 mi
Last recorded52,749 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 MWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,749 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 52,749 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 50,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 41,301 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 39,378 miles

Central Front Oil leak oil filter ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2018 39,378 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Central Front Oil leak oil filter ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2017 35,361 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 35,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 32,755 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 29,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 27,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,499 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 19,070 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 16,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2010 16,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,486 miles

all tyres cracked or split

Pass 23 May 2008 10,562 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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PF05 MWV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PF05 MWV, 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 PF05 MWV registered?

PF05 MWV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is PF05 MWV safe to buy?

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