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AD05 VUE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,572 mi
Last recorded119,572 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VUE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 119,572 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Secondary Bonnet Catch Seized.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,248 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,638 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 97,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,954 miles

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

shallow cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2015 49,954 miles

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

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

shallow cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 38,699 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jul 2013 30,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 23,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,574 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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AD05 VUE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD05 VUE, 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 AD05 VUE registered?

AD05 VUE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is AD05 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 VUE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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