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AF55 WBV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,337 mi
Last recorded115,337 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,337 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 95,562 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,774 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,376 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,165 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,165 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,035 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,035 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,738 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,738 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 23,071 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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AF55 WBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF55 WBV, 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 AF55 WBV registered?

AF55 WBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is AF55 WBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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