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KB55 AEF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,885 mi
Last recorded122,885 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 AEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2020 122,885 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion throughout

Lift at front suspension top mounting

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 118,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion throughout

Lift at offside front suspension strut top mounting

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 111,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,936 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency low

Play in offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 80,997 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,997 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,444 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 67,444 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 55,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,996 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,892 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel tight to spin...not binding

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 9 Dec 2010 32,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid low

front inner brake pads wearing low

movement in offside upper suspension mounting,..not excessive

no tread on front inner tyrea,...advise to change

Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,017 miles

brake fluid low

front inner brake pads wearing low

movement in offside upper suspension mounting,..not excessive

no tread on front inner tyrea,...advise to change

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,598 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,076 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 AEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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