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KB55 AEN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,617 mi
Last recorded90,617 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2023 90,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to insufficient oil in engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 87,813 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 87,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,255 miles

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2019 85,525 miles

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2019 85,525 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear exhaust silencer clamp insecure/leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 82,297 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 82,297 miles

Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre deteriorated, inner worn very low (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,179 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Fail 20 Dec 2016 75,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre perishing

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,325 miles

slight damage to n/s sill back

Fail 4 Jan 2016 68,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to n/s sill back

Pass 5 Jan 2015 61,416 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,416 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2014 54,658 miles

inner edges worn on front tyres

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,412 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,817 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,004 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,334 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 21,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 AEN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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