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KM55 ASZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,917 mi
Last recorded66,917 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ASZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 66,917 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 48,121 miles

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 29 May 2024 31,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 26,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 25,852 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 25,291 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,644 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 20,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 18,178 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,584 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 16,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 14,209 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 12,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,559 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 ASZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 ASZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM55 ASZ registered?

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

Is KM55 ASZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 ASZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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