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AK55 OUV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,724 mi
Last recorded88,724 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,724 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 86,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 84,424 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, inner edges of tread area wearing low

offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,520 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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 72,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,719 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 70,685 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,413 miles

Front both tyre low inner edge

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 67,413 miles

Front both tyre low inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,445 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner raised edge & cracking side wall

o/s/r discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,015 miles

n/s/r tyre low on inner raised edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,628 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,490 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,014 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,578 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,008 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 OUV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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