MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
front wiper blades worn
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front wiper blades worn
secondary bonnet catch seized
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
secondary bonnet catch seized
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
power steering fluid low
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KN55 VCM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 VCM, 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 KN55 VCM registered?
KN55 VCM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is KN55 VCM safe to buy?
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