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ST05 APK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,683 mi
Last recorded132,683 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 APK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 132,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 105,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,453 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,294 miles

Off-side front tyre has small lump

Fail 22 Mar 2013 78,292 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Off-side front tyre has small lump

Pass 19 Apr 2012 56,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,307 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,307 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

brake warning light on

oil filter leaking

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,849 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,609 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 15,979 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 APK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST05 APK, 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 APK registered?

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

Is ST05 APK safe to buy?

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