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KG55 MDK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,051 mi
Last recorded54,051 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 MDK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,687 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 47,989 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2017 47,989 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 44,194 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracked

Fail 25 Aug 2016 44,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both tyres cracked

Fail 26 Aug 2015 41,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 41,010 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,718 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 27 Aug 2014 36,718 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 32,082 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 32,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,096 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,537 miles

engine check light on

Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 9,942 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,389 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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KG55 MDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

KG55 MDK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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