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KC55 VKM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,954 mi
Last recorded94,954 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC55 VKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,954 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 94,954 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 92,821 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,416 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,407 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside/nearside (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside/nearside (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 65,432 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,175 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,150 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 22,070 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,622 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 19,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,561 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 16,561 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VKM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

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

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