MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake slightly dragging
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
nearside rear tyre has some wear to inner shoulder
offside rear tyre has perishing to sidewalls
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
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
front brake discs worn
offside rear brake disc corroded
rear brake application slightly uneven
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AU55 VSK safe to buy?
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