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AO55 OZM

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 79,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing hard on inner edge just off cords and slight outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 79,807 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing hard on inner edge just off cords and slight outer side wall damage. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 73,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2020 73,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 165/60/14/75H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,795 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,814 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,532 miles

exhaust slighlty corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,365 miles

Engine management lamp on dash panel

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,388 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

o/s/r brake disc is pitted on braking surface

o/s/r wheel centre trim badge is missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,388 miles

engine management light illuminated

n/s/f wiper blade is slightly deteriorated

o/s washer jet is partially blocked

o/s/r brake disc is pitted on braking surface

o/s/r wheel centre trim badge is missing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,263 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 4,821 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 OZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

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

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