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AU55 VSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,547 mi
Last recorded97,547 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,859 miles

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,895 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake slightly dragging

Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,670 miles

nearside rear tyre has some wear to inner shoulder

offside rear tyre has perishing to sidewalls

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre has some wear to inner shoulder

offside rear tyre has perishing to sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,132 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,806 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 51,236 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,276 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 42,276 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,416 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,787 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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AU55 VSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSK, 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 AU55 VSK registered?

AU55 VSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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