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AO05 VEW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 99,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 78,220 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 78,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,183 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 41,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,975 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 38,064 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

some damage to o/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2014 38,062 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

some damage to o/s/front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,156 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 35,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 31,187 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 26,295 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,781 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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AO05 VEW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AO05 VEW, 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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AO05 VEW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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