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KC55 PKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2021 85,149 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Door check strap broken

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

advise all seatbelts slow to retract

advise front coil springs corroded

advise front exhaust flexy joint worn

advise o/s/f wiper blade worn

advise oil leak

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight exhaust blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 13 Jan 2020 83,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

advise all seatbelts slow to retract

advise front coil springs corroded

advise front exhaust flexy joint worn

advise o/s/f wiper blade worn

advise oil leak

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise slight exhaust blow on rear exhaust joint

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,795 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

bonnet safety latch sticking

Fail 22 Nov 2018 80,795 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

bonnet safety latch sticking

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,049 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 67,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,758 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 11 Dec 2015 59,758 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,365 miles

Both front upper suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,776 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Nov 2012 40,130 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 40,130 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,959 miles

Front brake pads low

Front tyres close to legal limit

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2010 29,833 miles

Both front tyres are low on pressure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,754 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,402 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 PKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black 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 KC55 PKO, 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 PKO registered?

KC55 PKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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