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KC55 PKV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,701 mi
Last recorded112,701 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 PKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 112,701 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper top mounts has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 112,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper top mounts has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,018 miles

BONNET SAFETY CATCH WAS SEIZED

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,585 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,512 miles

play in inner rack joints

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,287 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low

O/s/f tyre worn low on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,558 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 42,697 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to see rear outer brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,789 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,509 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 19,624 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 14,711 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 PKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV registered?

KC55 PKV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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