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AO55 XBL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 98,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,935 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 89,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 81,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Fail 13 Jul 2020 71,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak.

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,672 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 65,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,014 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,359 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 37,347 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 28,646 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 19,794 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 12,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 4,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 2,661 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 2,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 2,481 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 2,202 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 2,202 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 XBL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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