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KG55 MDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,199 mi
Last recorded47,199 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 MDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 45,202 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,951 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 40,950 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,070 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,315 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 33,315 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,801 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,786 miles

both front tyres slightly perishing

front disc slightly lipped

Fail 11 Sep 2013 25,786 miles

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

both front tyres slightly perishing

both front wiper slightly worn

front disc slightly lipped

rear disc rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,239 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,556 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,525 miles

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

O/S/R Brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,307 miles

small crack in windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 10,799 miles

stonechip in windscreen

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 MDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KG55 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

KG55 MDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is KG55 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG55 MDU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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