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CU54 OVG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,895 miles

front wipers poor

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

both rear tyre cracked

Fail 30 Dec 2017 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' offside sun visor does not stow away in correct position (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front side light dim

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

both rear tyre cracked

front wipers poor

Pass 7 Jan 2017 99,028 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

offside front sun visor damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Jan 2017 99,028 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

offside front sun visor damaged but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Dec 2015 86,717 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Dec 2015 86,717 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,489 miles

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

offside front brake slighty binding

Fail 30 Dec 2014 74,489 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front brake slighty binding

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,916 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,915 miles

nearside rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,646 miles

n/s/f tyre inner tread close to limit markers

Pass 11 Jan 2011 27,306 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,510 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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CU54 OVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU54 OVG, 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 CU54 OVG registered?

CU54 OVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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