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AO55 OCY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OCY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,730 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

damp around both rear inner brake pads

engine light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked nut not in line of site (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust flexi loose

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,095 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear flexi hoses metal section rusted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,554 miles

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

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

nsr brake hanging on slightly

rear inner brakepads wearing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,274 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 44,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished/ cracking/ cuts

Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,733 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,938 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,441 miles

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

all tyres perrishing

Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,274 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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AO55 OCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AO55 OCY, 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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AO55 OCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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