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AK05 VVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 VVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,716 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 96,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,841 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,603 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,600 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,318 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,354 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 50,091 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,001 miles

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge wheel allignment fault

Pass 10 Mar 2014 40,377 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 36,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre perished splits forming.

offside front tyre perished splits forming.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,344 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre perished splits forming.

offside front tyre perished splits forming.

Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,235 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,050 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,347 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 16,045 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 VVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

AK05 VVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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