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AO55 OZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,412 mi
Last recorded96,412 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,412 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 96,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 93,857 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

cant see rear brake pads clearly

front screenwashers weak

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,644 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,519 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,595 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,026 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

nsr light is insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2012 71,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2011 60,171 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,993 miles

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

front damage repaired

Pass 17 Sep 2009 40,029 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking in tread and sidewalls but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,636 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 36,535 miles

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

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 OZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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