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AL55 BOW

2019 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,616 mi
Last recorded31,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Picanto20,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 BOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 31,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 29,419 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2025 29,414 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2024 27,027 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 19,016 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Clip along floor, also holds fuel pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 11,466 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 11,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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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AL55 BOW is a 2019 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2019 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 20,538 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 AL55 BOW, 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 7 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL55 BOW registered?

AL55 BOW is a 2019 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2019.

Is AL55 BOW safe to buy?

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