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KG55 KYM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 KYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,645 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 4 Jan 2018 69,645 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Jan 2017 63,347 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

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

mil light on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,045 miles

EML (Engine Management Light) On Dash

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,268 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,092 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 35,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 22,729 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 22,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 14,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 8,417 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 8,414 miles

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

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

all discs rusty

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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KG55 KYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KG55 KYM, 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 KG55 KYM registered?

KG55 KYM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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