MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested engine was over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
underside of vehicle rusty
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
underside of vehicle rusty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PF05 UPS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?
PF05 UPS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.
Is PF05 UPS safe to buy?
The MOT history for PF05 UPS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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