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KN55 UHD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,422 mi
Last recorded109,422 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 UHD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 109,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 109,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 105,713 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2015 102,857 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 102,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 89,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 89,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,466 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 78,421 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 52,911 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,565 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 34,808 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 UHD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UHD, 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 UHD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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