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ST05 APO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,925 mi
Last recorded58,925 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 APO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 58,925 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 58,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 48,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,311 miles

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

power steering pipe at rack slight corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 42,311 miles

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

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

power steering pipe at rack slight corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,971 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 31,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,164 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 APO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 APO, 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 APO registered?

ST05 APO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is ST05 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 APO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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