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AK05 VVB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,494 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,140 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 63,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 brake discs rusting may have being stood

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,887 miles

small chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,716 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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AK05 VVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK05 VVB, 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 AK05 VVB registered?

AK05 VVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is AK05 VVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VVB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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