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PF05 UAH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,631 mi
Last recorded71,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 71,631 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 68,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 67,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 64,869 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,368 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 59,422 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,534 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 54,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 50,654 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 39,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 39,159 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,493 miles

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

advise rear wheels stiff to turn by hand! further inspection required!

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,093 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,651 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,091 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 16,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,045 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge & needs replacing!

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 UAH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

PF05 UAH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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