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AF55 XAK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,005 mi
Last recorded62,005 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,005 miles

both rear tyres in very poor condition(perished)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 62,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres in very poor condition(perished)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are heavily worn.

Nearside rear tyre heavily split on outer wall.

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

Offside rear tyre heavily split on outer wall.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,974 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are heavily worn.

Nearside rear brake disc is heavily corroded on inner face.

Nearside rear tyre heavily split on outer wall.

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

Offside rear tyre heavily split on outer wall.

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,366 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perrished on outer walls.

Nearside rear inner face of brake disc corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,672 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 11 Aug 2009 30,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,265 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 XAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 XAK registered?

AF55 XAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AF55 XAK safe to buy?

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