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KL55 OZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,973 mi
Last recorded77,973 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 OZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 77,973 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 77,970 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2017 74,793 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 58,968 miles

bonnet damaged

drivers rear tyre perished

passenger wiper starting to split

Fail 26 May 2016 58,968 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet damaged

drivers rear tyre perished

passenger wiper starting to split

Pass 23 May 2015 56,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,908 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,908 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,586 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 50,586 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 30,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,292 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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KL55 OZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 KL55 OZG, 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 KL55 OZG registered?

KL55 OZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KL55 OZG safe to buy?

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