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AU55 VRT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,642 mi
Last recorded97,642 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VRT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 97,642 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 94,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 91,095 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 88,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,445 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight play Nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,648 miles

Advise offside hand brake check

Hand brake on efficiency limit 16%

Slight play front top suspension mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,017 miles

Advise hand brake check

Front imbalance close to limit advise adjustment or repair

Slight movement both sides front top suspension mounts

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,528 miles

Front brake imbalance close to limit

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition, advise replacement

Movement in offside front top suspension mount

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,630 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,689 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Sep 2016 64,666 miles

rear brake binding Nearside (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Rear brake imbalance on limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,244 miles

Front road springs corroded, crack in screen not in drivers view of road

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,345 miles

front road springs corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 50,880 miles

road springs rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2012 45,939 miles

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,810 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,359 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,051 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)

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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AU55 VRT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 AU55 VRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU55 VRT?

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What year was AU55 VRT registered?

AU55 VRT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AU55 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VRT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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