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KB55 AAJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,268 mi
Last recorded99,268 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 AAJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,268 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2019 99,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,964 miles

battery loose

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,632 miles

battery slightly loose but not insecure.

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2017 86,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery slightly loose but not insecure.

engine management light on

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,031 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 79,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2015 72,826 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 72,801 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,478 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,491 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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KB55 AAJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KB55 AAJ, 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 KB55 AAJ registered?

KB55 AAJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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