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AO55 OWR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,906 mi
Last recorded129,906 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,499 miles

pas belt slipping

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,397 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,759 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,186 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 87,372 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 8 Sep 2014 87,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 78,783 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 74,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,892 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,392 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 27,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside 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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AO55 OWR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 AO55 OWR, 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 OWR registered?

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

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