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PK05 MDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,002 mi
Last recorded62,002 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 MDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,002 miles

rear brakes slightly binding-front pads worn low-x2 front tyres edges worn low-parking brake lever slight travel

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,134 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 52,134 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,305 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 49,222 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 49,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 48,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 48,555 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,703 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 44,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 44,565 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 40,086 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 40,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 35,331 miles

Note n/s front wiper blade torn at ends

Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,202 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,423 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 MDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK05 MDY registered?

PK05 MDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is PK05 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 MDY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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