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AO05 XXU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,411 mi
Last recorded63,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 63,411 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 63,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 62,426 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 62,426 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,044 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear seatbelt stalk covers insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2015 48,696 miles

front fog lights not working

osf tyre inner edge worn

Fail 6 Jul 2015 48,696 miles

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

front fog lights not working

osf tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,368 miles

front fog lights not working

inner edge of osf tyre wearing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,073 miles

front fog lights not working

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,255 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 24,693 miles

rear tyres outer sidewalls perishing

slight lift in o/s/f suspension top mount

Fail 17 Mar 2009 17,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,828 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,479 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 XXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXU, 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 XXU registered?

AO05 XXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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