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KR55 KWO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,661 mi
Last recorded146,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KWO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 146,661 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion under car

Pass 9 Jan 2021 128,379 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 115,030 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,750 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 100,343 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 96,765 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2016 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Is on (2mm), and has a slight damage on the outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre is overlapping on the inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2015 85,172 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 85,150 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside park brake has reduced effort

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,826 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 76,021 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 67,641 miles

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 28 Nov 2011 67,577 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front brake has slight bind

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,506 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2009 40,751 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 35,531 miles

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

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

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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KR55 KWO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KR55 KWO, 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 KR55 KWO registered?

KR55 KWO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KR55 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 KWO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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