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KM55 ULC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,956 mi
Last recorded63,956 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 ULC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 63,956 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 61,668 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 59,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,458 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,888 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,251 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 48,251 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,339 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,811 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 29,039 miles

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,882 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 ULC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

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

Is KM55 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 ULC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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