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KB55 CMV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,390 mi
Last recorded86,390 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 CMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2020 86,390 miles

Emissions not tested leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,559 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 71,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 71,704 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,428 miles

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,755 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,618 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,407 miles

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

perishing to nsf tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,363 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,597 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,159 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,942 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 CMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CMV, 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 CMV registered?

KB55 CMV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is KB55 CMV safe to buy?

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