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KM55 CWU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 CWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 158,179 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 151,497 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 151,497 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 137,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 137,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,146 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 118,143 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,742 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 109,741 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,635 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Mainline (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 81,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2014 81,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,603 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,411 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 63,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,148 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 49,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,044 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 CWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CWU, 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 CWU registered?

KM55 CWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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