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PK05 MDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,364 mi
Last recorded126,364 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 MDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 126,364 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Nearside and Offside tyres starting to misshape

Pass 21 Mar 2016 116,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Oil leak and engine sump corroded and seeping oil

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,202 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorating

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 91,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre slightly cracking between tread

Fail 15 Mar 2014 91,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre slightly cracking between tread

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,055 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Fail 10 Mar 2012 70,424 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 70,424 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,127 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,336 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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PK05 MDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK05 MDU, 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 MDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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