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AK55 OUN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,501 mi
Last recorded165,501 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OUN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 165,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 165,501 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 161,007 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 146,614 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 130,136 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 128,754 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,957 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 99,957 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 81,759 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 81,759 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front inner cv gaitor slight leak of grease from clip

n/s rear tyre down on pressure

no oil on dipstick

o/s front tyre bold inner edge

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,633 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,391 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 OUN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK55 OUN, 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 OUN registered?

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

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