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AY55 CCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 CCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 102,728 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 3 May 2017 102,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pedal rubber worn

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,070 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

o/s/r caliper damp - no actual leak detected with pedal depressed??

Pass 27 May 2015 88,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,102 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,805 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,897 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,192 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 37,460 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,460 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,124 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 26,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 17,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AY55 CCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AY55 CCA, 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 AY55 CCA registered?

AY55 CCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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