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AP05 OUC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 OUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,046 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 87,790 miles

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

air bag light on

engine light on

Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 78,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,000 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 OUC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 AP05 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

AP05 OUC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is AP05 OUC safe to buy?

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