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AP55 DLV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,129 mi
Last recorded50,129 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 50,129 miles

front brake pipes starting to corrode

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,962 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 36,685 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 36,685 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 26,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,658 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 DLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DLV, 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 DLV registered?

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

Is AP55 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 DLV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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