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PF05 VGE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,038 mi
Last recorded54,038 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 54,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 50,198 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 47,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 46,865 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 43,176 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 38,643 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,680 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 28,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2013 28,476 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 19,647 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 16,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 16,037 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,808 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 10,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,095 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 VGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

PF05 VGE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is PF05 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF05 VGE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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