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PF05 UAC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,950 mi
Last recorded96,950 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 UAC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 96,950 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2019 96,949 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,777 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 90,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,490 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,052 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 76,906 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,615 miles

bonnet release siezed

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

bonnet release siezed

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,599 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 63,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 49,012 miles

rear brake disks pitted/corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2011 49,011 miles

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

rear brake disks pitted/corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,120 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,637 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)

temporary repair to n/s/r indicator lens.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,637 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)

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

temporary repair to n/s/r indicator lens.

Pass 18 Apr 2009 31,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,533 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UAC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PF05 UAC, 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 UAC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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