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PK05 RKX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,423 mi
Last recorded70,423 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 RKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,423 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 70,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,344 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 52,864 miles

vehicle retested from old mot system

Fail 27 Jul 2015 52,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,151 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs worn

front driveshaft ABS rings corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,319 miles

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

battery insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,319 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

battery insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,139 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 33,139 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,875 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,754 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 RKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RKX, 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 PK05 RKX registered?

PK05 RKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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