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AP55 DXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,259 mi
Last recorded97,259 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2019 97,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,212 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 88,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 79,038 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60x14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 76,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 69,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,651 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,658 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,220 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,843 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 25 Nov 2009 26,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,879 miles

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

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 DXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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