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AR19 OBV

2019 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,042 mi
Last recorded8,042 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Picanto20,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR19 OBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 8,042 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 7,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 5,986 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 5,986 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 4,929 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 3,629 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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AR19 OBV is a 2019 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 20,538 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 AR19 OBV, 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 7 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR19 OBV registered?

AR19 OBV is a 2019 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2019.

Is AR19 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR19 OBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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