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KG54 XVL

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,946 mi
Last recorded125,946 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG54 XVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 125,946 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 150,010 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,965 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 98,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,521 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 81,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,349 miles

front screen as damage outside swept area

Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front screen as damage outside swept area

Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,702 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 11,977 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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KG54 XVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KG54 XVL, 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 KG54 XVL registered?

KG54 XVL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is KG54 XVL safe to buy?

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