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AK55 OUH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OUH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2019 100,005 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to no oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,947 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 92,000 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 92,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs toothed ring damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 86,990 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 86,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 79,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,077 miles

All Discs Corroding/Wearing

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge

O.S.F Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

O.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,077 miles

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

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

All Discs Corroding/Wearing

N.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge

O.S.F Tyre Bold On Inner Edge

O.S.R Tyre Wearing Slightly On Inner Edge

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,866 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 60,865 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,575 miles

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

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

advise o/s/front seatbelt twisted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,837 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 43,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 28,557 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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AK55 OUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK55 OUH, 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 AK55 OUH registered?

AK55 OUH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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