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AP55 AYK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 86,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 76,443 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 76,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2014 69,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 69,146 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 61,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low/sidewall perished

washers weak at times, suspect pump fault

Fail 7 May 2013 61,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low/sidewall perished

washers weak at times, suspect pump fault

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,742 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 47,229 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 47,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 45,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres surface cracks!

nearside mirror glass badly damaged adversly affecting drivers view!

Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,721 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres surface cracks!

nearside mirror glass badly damaged adversly affecting drivers view!

Pass 4 Nov 2009 35,322 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres external cracks on sidewalls!

Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,946 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides rear tyres external cracks on sidewalls!

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,666 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 24,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air freshner removed from interior mirror before test

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 AYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AP55 AYK, 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 AYK registered?

AP55 AYK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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