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AO55 OWW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,867 mi
Last recorded90,867 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 90,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 80,574 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 80,574 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 77,010 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 77,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 76,802 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,923 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,585 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 64,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 59,927 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 59,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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)

possible wheel alignment problem

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,841 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,077 miles

both front tyres getting down on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,034 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 OWW 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWW, 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 OWW registered?

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

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