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KR54 OAA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,730 mi
Last recorded48,730 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 OAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,730 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 48,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 41,255 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 34,137 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 28,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2012 17,160 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 14,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 11,792 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 9,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 7,391 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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KR54 OAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 KR54 OAA, 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 KR54 OAA registered?

KR54 OAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is KR54 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR54 OAA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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