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AP54 LMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,103 mi
Last recorded88,103 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 88,103 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 88,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 77,404 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust flexy corroded

oil leak

power steering pump sweating fluid

Fail 17 May 2018 77,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust flexy corroded

oil leak

power steering pump sweating fluid

Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,866 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended vertical tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended vertical tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 60,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended vertical tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended vertical tca bush (2.4.F.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 53,360 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,360 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,601 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 47,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,553 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake fluid warning lamp iluminated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,025 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,977 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,993 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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AP54 LMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP54 LMO, 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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AP54 LMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 January 2005.

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