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PG05 MFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,698 mi
Last recorded58,698 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG05 MFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in OSF top mount. But only when wheel is free.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 57,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres cracking

Offside Front Upper shocker top slight play only at wheel free

Pass 19 May 2017 55,545 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,048 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2016 55,047 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 50,672 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 50,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 47,398 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres sidewall splitting

Fail 7 May 2014 47,398 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r + o/s/r tyres sidewall splitting

Pass 7 May 2013 43,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 40,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 36,639 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,720 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,366 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 18,366 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)

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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PG05 MFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 PG05 MFX, 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 PG05 MFX registered?

PG05 MFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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