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AO55 OWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,701 mi
Last recorded64,701 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 64,701 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 64,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,795 miles

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner shoulder

Fail 5 Oct 2016 58,791 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides of car (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Headlamp insecure mount broken (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Sep 2015 51,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,257 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,556 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,598 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 32,597 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 18,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 11,649 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 OWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO55 OWM, 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 AO55 OWM registered?

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

Is AO55 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 OWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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