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PF05 TMV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,168 mi
Last recorded90,168 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 TMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,168 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery partialy insecure-marginal pass.

front exhaust flex pipe ,little loose.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 90,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery partialy insecure-marginal pass.

front exhaust flex pipe ,little loose.

offside front brake pipe corroded.

offside rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,292 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 79,291 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 50,631 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,416 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 42,199 miles

advise slight play in n/s track rod end

advise nail in n/s/f tyre

advise o/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

advise slight leak from n/s inner cv boot

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 TMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

PF05 TMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is PF05 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 TMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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