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PM53 KHM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM53 KHM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 75,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,946 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 72,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts on inside (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 68,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,064 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 62,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 62,114 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,253 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,902 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 53,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 45,818 miles

both front tyres are low on edges

Fail 30 Dec 2010 45,818 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

both front tyres are low on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,058 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,289 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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PM53 KHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PM53 KHM, 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 PM53 KHM registered?

PM53 KHM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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