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AO55 OWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,327 mi
Last recorded115,327 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 115,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 108,151 miles

oil leak

slight knock on vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,038 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,965 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 72,934 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,477 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,098 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 53,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,465 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,654 miles

child seat fitted too nearside rear seatbelt un able too test seatbelt

oil evident around steering rack area not sure if rack weeping

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 OWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

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

Is AO55 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 OWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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