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PK05 FRN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 FRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2018 104,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml on

odd size tyres front and rear axle

Pass 7 Mar 2017 96,000 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 95,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2016 87,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2016 87,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,286 miles

engine light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Feb 2015 79,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 73,441 miles

engine light on

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,285 miles

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

mill light on

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,849 miles

engine check light on

slight play in front o/s & n/s suspension top mounts

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,516 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,899 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Feb 2009 50,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 41,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 41,099 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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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PK05 FRN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK05 FRN, 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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PK05 FRN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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