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AP55 DXD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,735 mi
Last recorded75,735 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 75,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 66,845 miles

Centre to Rear exhaust joint blowing -very close to excess-

Front brake pads look worn very thin

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,793 miles

Nearside front tyre worn very close to limit! on 1.8mm

Offside front tyre worn very heavy {close to limit} on inner edges

Offside rear tyre has cuts in centre tread & outer side wall perished / cracking

Slight play from offside front upper top mount

Fail 9 Nov 2017 58,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn very close to limit! on 1.8mm

Offside front tyre worn very heavy {close to limit} on inner edges

Offside rear tyre has cuts in centre tread & outer side wall perished / cracking

Slight play from offside front upper top mount

Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,894 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,739 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,585 miles

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,048 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 37,680 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,680 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 33,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,735 miles

slight binding osr wheel

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 DXD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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