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KC55 VKF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,036 mi
Last recorded71,036 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 VKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,036 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,554 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,532 miles

both rear tyres split on inner side walls not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,810 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 VKF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

Is KC55 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC55 VKF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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