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KB55 AEM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,936 mi
Last recorded24,936 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 AEM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 24,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 22,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 21,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 20,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 17,602 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 15,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 12,831 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 12,694 miles

Positive Battery Clamp Loose

Pass 18 Oct 2017 12,480 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 12,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Treads lifted off tyre body (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four tyres have cracked treads & Side walls

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2016 12,259 miles

Front Both tyres have slight cuts all round treads & side walls

Rear Both tyres have slight cuts all round treads & side walls

Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,030 miles

ALL TYRES PERISHED

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,865 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 10 Oct 2014 11,865 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2012 11,301 miles

rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Oct 2012 11,301 miles

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

rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 11,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,564 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,082 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 AEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

KB55 AEM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is KB55 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB55 AEM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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