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EX55 KKB

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 73,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,134 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,334 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,093 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 17 May 2011 62,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,796 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,593 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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EX55 KKB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX55 KKB, 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 EX55 KKB registered?

EX55 KKB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EX55 KKB safe to buy?

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