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AP55 AYE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,740 mi
Last recorded80,740 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 80,740 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 73,554 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 73,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 15 Oct 2015 64,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,024 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,363 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,705 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,485 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,080 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 360,850 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 26,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AP55 AYE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AP55 AYE, 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 AP55 AYE registered?

AP55 AYE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2005.

Is AP55 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 AYE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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