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AP55 AYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

136,825 mi
Last recorded136,825 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 136,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 134,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 131,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 124,345 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 123,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 120,815 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 117,628 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriate

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

Fail 12 May 2016 117,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 115,103 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 105,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 88,688 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 73,224 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 64,011 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 50,450 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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AP55 AYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

AP55 AYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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