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A8 OLS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,437 mi
Last recorded25,437 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OLS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 25,437 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 25,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,325 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 25,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 25,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,629 miles

wipers poor advise replace

Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,671 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 20,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 18,873 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,839 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2011 15,211 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,623 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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A8 OLS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A8 OLS, 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 A8 OLS registered?

A8 OLS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is A8 OLS safe to buy?

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