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AP55 DLO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 77,537 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 72,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer silll getting soft starting to rust (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,590 miles

Front metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted and degrading

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,706 miles

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust flex section degrading and showing signs of leakage

Expired tax disc on display

Front brakes binding slightly

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Offside front metal brake pipe rusted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 62,706 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust flex section degrading and showing signs of leakage

Expired tax disc on display

Front brakes binding slightly

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted

Offside front metal brake pipe rusted

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 57,582 miles

Front brakes binding

Front road springs rusty

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Metal brake pipes degrading

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,172 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust poor in places

metal pipe parts of flexible hoses corrosion

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,002 miles

Nearside rear number plate lamp appears to be dim

Rear brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both the rear and the n/s/f tyres are worn to 3mm tread depth (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,750 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,830 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 DLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DLO, 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 DLO registered?

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

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