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AF55 OPO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

102,816 mi
Last recorded102,816 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OPO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 102,816 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 102,816 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,912 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,121 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,360 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,162 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

sills not fully checked ref cover fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2022 89,162 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sills not fully checked ref cover fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,287 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 87,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,372 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 79,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 74,287 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge, age cracked and 2.5mm

Fail 7 Oct 2016 74,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged tone ring split (3.4.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge, age cracked and 2.5mm

Pass 12 Oct 2015 67,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 corners (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tone ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc rusty on inner surface

both rear tyres have age related cracks and o/s worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 67,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 corners (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged tone ring split (3.4.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc rusty on inner surface

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear tyres have age related cracks and o/s worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,979 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,977 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,943 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,405 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,547 miles

Small cut in sidewall of near side rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 20,575 miles

Tyres showing signs of 'age cracks' and are wearing on inner edges. Will soon require attention

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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AF55 OPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF55 OPO, 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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AF55 OPO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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