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KM55 CWT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,967 mi
Last recorded74,967 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 74,967 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 70,003 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,398 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism very slow

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 50,088 miles

Both front top front mounts slight play

Fail 7 May 2019 50,088 miles

Both front top front mounts slight play

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

Pass 9 May 2018 45,963 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 45,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 38,278 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 32,475 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 32,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 24,190 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 24,190 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 23,360 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 21,877 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,533 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2011 16,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,065 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 10,439 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 CWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT registered?

KM55 CWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is KM55 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 CWT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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