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AP55 DBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,502 mi
Last recorded92,502 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,502 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 84,927 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2015 84,925 miles

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

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,258 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 74,258 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 61,767 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,128 miles

rear brake discs coroded worn

Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,004 miles

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2010 32,320 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 20,701 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,402 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 DBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO registered?

AP55 DBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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