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AK05 VVC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,480 mi
Last recorded90,480 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 90,480 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 90,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,757 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 76,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 76,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 68,684 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 61,821 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 61,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,577 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 55,568 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,550 miles

Engine oil overfilled.

Gear box to near side drive shaft oil seal has significant oil leak.

Incorrect battery poorly secured by cable tie.

Rear wiper blade rubber incomplete.

Fail 17 Jan 2012 39,550 miles

Engine oil overfilled.

Gear box to near side drive shaft oil seal has significant oil leak.

Incorrect battery poorly secured by cable tie.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade rubber incomplete.

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,427 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,735 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 27,735 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 18,023 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 VVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVC, 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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AK05 VVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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