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AO05 XXT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,119 mi
Last recorded94,119 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2021 90,157 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,652 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 87,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 84,812 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 82,625 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 80,374 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 80,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 77,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 75,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 68,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 57,416 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2012 57,416 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s wiper split on end

Pass 17 May 2011 47,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 39,732 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes slightly holding on

Pass 12 May 2009 31,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,451 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 XXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

AO05 XXT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is AO05 XXT safe to buy?

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