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CU05 OCA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,191 mi
Last recorded53,191 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,191 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 45,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,055 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded at wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam badly corroded offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,482 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,993 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,001 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 37,611 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,318 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,340 miles

Offside Rear HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS IT APPEARS THE SYSTEM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 24 Jul 2014 30,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,422 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 20,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,650 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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CU05 OCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CU05 OCA, 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 CU05 OCA registered?

CU05 OCA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is CU05 OCA safe to buy?

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