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PF05 VGO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,064 mi
Last recorded56,064 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 VGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 56,064 miles

Offside Rear brake discs corroding on inner edges

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2018 56,064 miles

Offside Rear brake discs corroding on inner edges

exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,447 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 44,447 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,458 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 25,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 29 Jun 2015 25,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,138 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,149 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 19,149 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,567 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 17,657 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,100 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,481 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 14,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,195 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 VGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

PF05 VGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is PF05 VGO safe to buy?

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