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KD55 PFY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,478 mi
Last recorded76,478 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 PFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven on the inside edge

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,508 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 69,508 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both poor (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 64,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,383 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,677 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 59,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,899 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,386 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,816 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres wearing unevenly/low

unable to see brake pads clearly

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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KD55 PFY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KD55 PFY, 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 KD55 PFY registered?

KD55 PFY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is KD55 PFY safe to buy?

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