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AO55 VLU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,927 mi
Last recorded115,927 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,927 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested DIP BEAM INOP (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND UNDER SILL PANELS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND UNDER SILL PANELS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently SAFTY CATCH INOP (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 83,274 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 83,274 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER AND TAILPIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 83,055 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,105 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,868 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,826 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 67,826 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake arm on o/s rear calliper semi seized freed off (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,266 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,860 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,363 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 40,104 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,660 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,802 miles

all outer brake hose ends corroded

ft brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,088 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,322 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 28,322 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 24,686 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 VLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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