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AO55 OWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,552 mi
Last recorded94,552 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,552 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 920,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,500 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 86,499 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,420 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,965 miles

Front tyres worn badly, (tracking)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 72,965 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front tyres worn badly, (tracking)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,270 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

o/s mirror damage

rear brake discs slighty corroded

sill covers fitted

small cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2009 59,358 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2008 51,448 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tuyres worn !!!

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,448 miles

all tuyres worn !!!

sill covers fitted

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 OWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?

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

Is AO55 OWX safe to buy?

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