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AK05 VVM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,162 mi
Last recorded36,162 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 36,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 35,923 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 35,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 35,025 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,783 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 34,783 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,515 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,221 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,966 miles

Both rear tyres perished (165/60/14)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 33,966 miles

Both rear tyres perished (165/60/14)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,536 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 33,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,017 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 33,017 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,555 miles

the brakes are noisy

the front tyres are starting to perish

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,168 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 31,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,150 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perishing. O/S/R tyre cuts on inner side wall unable to see cords.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,412 miles

the rear tyres are deteriorated, the front tyres were flat

Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,551 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 19,081 miles

both rear tyres are perished

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 VVM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK05 VVM, 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 AK05 VVM registered?

AK05 VVM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AK05 VVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 VVM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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