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ST05 ASO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,711 mi
Last recorded129,711 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,711 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 129,606 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,039 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 123,775 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Fail 20 Apr 2017 123,773 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,869 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2015 99,901 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 99,887 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 84,081 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,593 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,452 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 May 2012 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 May 2011 35,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 25,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,642 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 23,642 miles

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 23 May 2008 20,994 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 ASO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ASO, 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 ASO registered?

ST05 ASO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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