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AP05 AUY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,713 mi
Last recorded43,713 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 AUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 43,713 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 43,713 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 43,483 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,966 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,958 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,326 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 32,095 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,263 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 23,692 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,692 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 20,361 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 15,950 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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AP05 AUY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP05 AUY, 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 AP05 AUY registered?

AP05 AUY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AP05 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 AUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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