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KN55 UGW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,018 mi
Last recorded84,018 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 UGW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 84,018 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 84,018 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on inner edges (just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 75,147 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn smooth on inner edges (just legal) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all vehicle underbody components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 67,773 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all vehicle underbody components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 62,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded high pressure pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 62,069 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded high pressure pipe to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 60,917 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 60,917 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,803 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 55,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,448 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,239 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,826 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,321 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 39,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 33,799 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 25,105 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 25,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 19,685 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,295 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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KN55 UGW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KN55 UGW, 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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KN55 UGW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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