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AK55 OUS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,229 mi
Last recorded64,229 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 OUS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,229 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,985 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perrished on inner edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,474 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 50,214 miles

both front discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,214 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,433 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking ,nailed and cut in tread not to cord

offside rear tyre cracking and cut in tread not to cord

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,911 miles

rear tyres walls/treads cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,311 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,700 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 OUS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

AK55 OUS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is AK55 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 OUS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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