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AU55 VSM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,327 mi
Last recorded34,327 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 34,327 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 33,732 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 33,732 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 33,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewalls/dated 05 (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 33,216 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread and sidewalls/dated 05 (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,765 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 32,758 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 32,296 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 32,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 31,766 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 31,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 31,747 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 31,745 miles

near side wiper wearing

Pass 13 Aug 2016 31,686 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2015 30,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 29,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 26,659 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 26,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 24,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 24,109 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,757 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 16,841 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 VSM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AU55 VSM, 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

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What year was AU55 VSM registered?

AU55 VSM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AU55 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VSM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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