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KM55 APO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,204 mi
Last recorded128,204 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 APO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 124,714 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 124,702 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 113,528 miles

Offside Rear shock has light misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing smooth

small exhaust blow

Fail 5 Dec 2018 113,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear shock has light misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing smooth

front discs worn

small exhaust blow

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,194 miles

Front brake discs rusty and poor

Slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,612 miles

front discs poor

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 98,600 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box join (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2014 84,631 miles

Different Tyre Sizes Fitted on Front and Rear Front 185/60R14 Rear 165/60R14

High Level Light Inoperative

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 84,631 miles

Different Tyre Sizes Fitted on Front and Rear Front 185/60R14 Rear 165/60R14

High Level Light Inoperative

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,005 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 74,005 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,739 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

secondary bonnet catch seized

windscreen scratched o/s

Fail 6 Dec 2012 63,739 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

secondary bonnet catch seized

windscreen scratched o/s

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,768 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 55,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 47,857 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,470 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,526 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 29,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front pads appear low

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 APO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KM55 APO, 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 APO registered?

KM55 APO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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