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PF05 UAM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,228 mi
Last recorded86,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 UAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,228 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,315 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 67,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r child lock active at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2013 67,933 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r child lock active at time of test

secondary bonnet catch seized up

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,346 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,123 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 UAM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

PF05 UAM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is PF05 UAM safe to buy?

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