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AO05 XTK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XTK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 94,733 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 94,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 60,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 53,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 52,375 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 51,217 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 49,464 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2017 46,672 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 39,822 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 37,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 25,068 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,918 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 16,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 16,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 12,496 miles

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

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 XTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO05 XTK, 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 AO05 XTK registered?

AO05 XTK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AO05 XTK safe to buy?

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