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PF05 TLO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,154 mi
Last recorded101,154 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 TLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 101,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 92,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,097 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,881 miles

Nail in nsr tyre

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

Small cuts in nsf tyre inner sidewall

Fail 7 Sep 2015 79,881 miles

Nail in nsr tyre

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

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

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

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

Small cuts in nsf tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,576 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe (flexi) deteriorated

horn switch faulty

Fail 8 Sep 2014 74,574 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe (flexi) deteriorated

horn switch faulty

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,082 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre has a small split too inner sidewall

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,082 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre has a small split too inner sidewall

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 53,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight wear in rear discs

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,340 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,480 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,160 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 TLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TLO, 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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PF05 TLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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