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KF55 KVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

21,761 mi
Last recorded21,761 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 21,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,518 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 21,337 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 21,329 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 21,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 21,095 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 20,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 20,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,069 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 19,196 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,433 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 17,840 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 16,690 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Aug 2016 15,156 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 12,171 miles

light cracks in outer wall of each rear tyre

n/s/r seat belt slow to return ,plus part twist in belt

Fail 15 Aug 2015 12,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

light cracks in outer wall of each rear tyre

n/s/r seat belt slow to return ,plus part twist in belt

unable to fully see rear brake pads

Fail 15 Aug 2014 10,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 10,327 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 8,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,958 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 5,831 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2009 4,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,311 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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KF55 KVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KF55 KVW, 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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KF55 KVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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