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ST05 APF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

39,313 mi
Last recorded39,313 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 APF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 38,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 34,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 27,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,542 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,745 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 21,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,959 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread, but not showing cord

Fail 10 Mar 2010 18,946 miles

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

Cut in nearside front tyre tread, but not showing cord

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,328 miles

oil leak from filter

Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,444 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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ST05 APF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST05 APF, 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 ST05 APF registered?

ST05 APF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is ST05 APF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 APF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST05 APF have outstanding finance?

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