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AP55 DXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 110,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,883 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,883 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 98,766 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin CANT SEE THICKNESS OF ANY OF THE PADS ON VEHICLE WITH THE WHEELS ON (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF / OSR / NSR SLIGHT CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOIN (7.1.2)

Oil leak SUMP PAN AREA ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS AND OS BOOTS PERISHED (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,766 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin CANT SEE THICKNESS OF ANY OF THE PADS ON VEHICLE WITH THE WHEELS ON (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSF / OSR / NSR SLIGHT CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR JOIN (7.1.2)

Oil leak SUMP PAN AREA ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT PERISHED (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS AND OS BOOTS PERISHED (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,014 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 18 Jul 2014 77,852 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,109 miles

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

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall - no action ness

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,109 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall - no action ness

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,989 miles

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

n/s/f tyre down to 2 mm

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,547 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 DXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

AP55 DXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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