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KM55 AOZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,226 mi
Last recorded37,226 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 AOZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 37,226 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 37,226 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 35,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 32,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 30,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 27,681 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 27,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 23,762 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 20,364 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,840 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 18,577 miles

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

both front tyres heavily cracked but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 1 May 2013 18,323 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 16,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 11,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 7,489 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 7,166 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 6,110 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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KM55 AOZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KM55 AOZ, 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 KM55 AOZ registered?

KM55 AOZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is KM55 AOZ safe to buy?

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