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KF55 XBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 XBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,568 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,810 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 61,810 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,211 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 42,251 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,251 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 11 Jul 2009 32,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 24,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KF55 XBO, 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 KF55 XBO registered?

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

Is KF55 XBO safe to buy?

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