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KC55 ONG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,679 mi
Last recorded55,679 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 ONG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 55,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 50,616 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 50,399 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 44,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 44,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 42,259 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 40,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 39,952 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 39,952 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,864 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 39,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,381 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 38,381 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,325 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2014 29,633 miles

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

O/S/F & N/S/R brakes are lightly binding on u/l?

Pass 3 Jul 2013 25,627 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 24,629 miles

both rear tyres have signs of light perishing

Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 18,475 miles

front tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2009 15,588 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,025 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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KC55 ONG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KC55 ONG, 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 KC55 ONG registered?

KC55 ONG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is KC55 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC55 ONG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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